Reducing Costs and Optimizing Outcomes in GLP-1 Coaching Programs

The Rising Tide of GLP-1 Drugs: A Financial Challenge

As demand surges for type 2 diabetes and obesity treatments, health plans are feeling the growing impact of GLP-1 usage. U.S. spending on these drugs could top $40 billion annually by the end of the decade if just 5% of Americans with obesity use these drugs.¹

Breaking Free from GLP-1 Dependency: The Role of Coaching Programs

Curbing long-term GLP-1 dependency is crucial. While effective, sustained use raises concerns about treatment sustainability. Coaching programs reduce GLP-1 dependency by promoting sustainable weight management and healthy lifestyle habits through behavior modification, even after discontinuation. These programs often include 1-on-1 coaching with experienced nurses, regular check-ins, dietary planning, and ongoing health assessments. Leveraging highly trained clinical staff, these coaching programs can reduce long-term medical costs by preventing diabetes complications, heart disease, and other obesity-related chronic conditions.

Engagys’ Proven Success: Lower Costs, Better Outcomes

Coaching programs can be expensive, but Engagys has a proven track record of reducing expenses while improving outcomes through decades of industry expertise and behavioral science insights. For a leading condition management company, we designed a tailored engagement campaign that increased Patient Activation Measure (PAM) scores while lowering costs. By applying behavioral science-driven scripting, specialized call representative training, and a strategic approach to targeted interventions, we delivered measurable impact and greater efficiency. See our case study on “Driving Adherence Across Medications, Condition Management, and Medical Device Usage” for more information. To maximize reach while minimizing costs, we leveraged an existing, lower-cost, non-clinical agent relationship to deliver our message. As a result, PAM scores increased by more than 20%, and program enrollment doubled.

With our behavioral science optimization strategy, the agents were over 20% more likely than Specialized Nutrition Coaches to reach attempted members by phone and were 30% more likely to have the patient participate on the call.

Drive Better Outcomes with Cost-Effective GLP-1 Coaching

Our proven approach optimizes GLP-1 coaching by combining strategic outreach with the right tools and techniques for maximum impact. Let’s connect to explore how we can help you reduce costs and improve outcomes.

Sources: 1U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Breaking Point: How Weight Loss Drugs Could Bankrupt American Health Care. Majority Staff Report, May 15, 2024.