For Employers, HR Leaders & Benefits Consultants

GLP-1 Benefits Can Deliver ROI. Real Clinical Support Is What Makes the Difference.

Employer-sponsored GLP-1 programs are one of the most in-demand benefits of 2026 and beyond. Weight Loss NP helps employers structure clinical support that protects their investment and drives real employee outcomes, before and after the decision to fund.

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~50%
of patients discontinue GLP-1 therapy within the first year without adequate clinical support
$15K+
average annual medication cost per employee on GLP-1 therapy
5x
better outcomes reported when personalized clinical oversight accompanies GLP-1 therapy
The Employer Challenge

The Question Every Employer Is Asking Right Now

Employee demand for GLP-1 medications is at an all-time high. Medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have demonstrated real clinical results, and your workforce knows it. The pressure to offer coverage is growing.

But before employers commit, the hard questions deserve honest answers.

Coverage is a start. Clinical support is what drives results and Employer ROI.
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What will this actually cost per employee, and is that spend defensible to leadership?
02
What outcomes can we realistically expect, and how do we measure them?
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What happens when employees struggle with side effects, plateau, or stop therapy early?
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How do we know which employees are not responding and need a different, more cost-effective approach?
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Is there a way to offer this benefit responsibly without runaway pharmacy spend?
Where Programs Fall Short

Access Without Proven Personalized Support Is a Costly Experiment

Many programs are built around access. That is a necessary starting point. But access alone does not protect your investment.

High Early Discontinuation
Side effects, slow initial progress, and lack of clinical guidance cause employees to stop therapy before meaningful outcomes are achieved, leaving employers with medication cost and no result.
No Individualized Management
Employees have different health profiles, metabolic responses, and barriers to success. Protocol-only programs do not account for this, and outcomes suffer as a result.
Unidentified Non-Responders
Not every employee will respond adequately to GLP-1 therapy. Without clinical monitoring, non-responders stay on expensive medications longer than necessary. A clinical partner identifies these patients early and transitions them to more appropriate, cost-effective treatment.
Lost Productivity from Unmanaged Side Effects
GLP-1 side effects including nausea, fatigue, and GI symptoms can be significantly reduced with proper clinical management. Employees without a provider managing their care are more likely to miss work and underperform. These costs rarely appear in pharmacy data, but show up clearly in productivity.
Plateau Without a Plan
Weight loss progress often slows after the initial phase. Without clinical intervention and adjusted strategy, employees disengage and discontinue, erasing both health gains and employer investment.
No Long-Term Sustainability
GLP-1 therapy is a tool, not a standalone solution. Lasting outcomes require lifestyle integration and ongoing clinical support. Without it, results often reverse when therapy ends or is paused.
Our Role

The Clinical Layer That Makes Employer GLP-1 Programs Work

Weight Loss NP is not a benefits platform or a pharmacy benefit manager. We are the clinical team that helps employers structure GLP-1 programs around outcomes, not just access.

Your GLP-1 program gets employees to the starting line. We help them finish.

We work alongside employers, HR leaders, brokers, and consultants who are in the evaluation phase to help them understand what clinical support should be built into any responsible GLP-1 benefit design. And when a program launches, we serve as the ongoing clinical layer that manages care, drives adherence, and protects employer investment.

We work alongside:

Employer-sponsored GLP-1 programs
Benefits platforms and care navigation vendors
Programs aligned with Lilly Employer Connect
Self-funded employer health plans
Brokers and benefits consultants
You do not have to choose between offering this benefit and managing the financial risk. With the right clinical structure, you can do both.
What We Provide

Clinical Services Built Around Employee Success

Every service is delivered by an experienced nurse practitioner specializing in GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, not routed through a digital protocol.

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Expert GLP-1 Medical Oversight
Prescribing and clinical management by a nurse practitioner with deep expertise in GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health.
02
Individualized Dosing and Treatment Adjustment
Titration protocols tailored to each employee's response, not a one-size protocol that leaves non-responders undetected.
03
Side Effect Management
Proactive clinical assessment and proven side effect mitigation strategies to minimize discontinuation and protect employee productivity and employer spend.
04
Adherence and Retention Support
Ongoing provider relationship and check-ins designed to keep employees engaged and on track through the full course of treatment.
05
Non-Responder Identification and Transition
Early clinical identification of employees who are not responding to GLP-1 therapy, with transitions to more appropriate and cost-effective alternatives.
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Plateau and Long-Term Strategy
Clinical evaluation and plan adjustment when progress slows, plus a sustainable maintenance plan for lasting employee health outcomes.
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Relationship-Based, Consistent Care
Employees work with the same provider throughout their treatment, building the trust and clinical continuity that drives better outcomes.
08
Comprehensive Metabolic and Lifestyle Support
Addressing nutrition, movement, sleep, stress, and metabolic function alongside medication for sustainable, long-term results after reaching goal-weight.
Our Framework

The Metabolic Success System

A five-pillar clinical framework that addresses the full picture of what drives sustainable weight loss success. Not a coaching program. Not a wellness module. A medically grounded system designed to produce outcomes that hold.

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Metabolic Foundation
Underlying health factors, lab data, hormone balance, and metabolic function
2
Medication Optimization
GLP-1 selection, dosing, titration, and response monitoring
3
Habit Architecture
Sustainable nutrition, movement, and daily behavior systems
4
Identity and Mindset
Relationship with food, body, and long-term identity as a healthy person
5
Maintenance and Longevity
Long-term plan for sustaining results and managing the transition off or with medication

For employers, this framework means employees are not just losing weight. They are building the clinical and behavioral foundation to keep it off.

Why It Matters for Employers

Protecting Your GLP-1 Investment

When employees succeed on GLP-1 therapy, employers win. When they do not, the cost is real.

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Stronger Adherence
Employees stay on therapy longer when they have a trusted provider in their corner, maximizing the return on every dollar spent.
02
Reduced Wasted Spend
Every employee who discontinues early or who is a non-responder represents medication cost without outcome. Clinical oversight stops that leak.
03
Improved Productivity
Proactive side effect management means fewer sick days, less distraction, and employees who are present and performing.
04
Better Employee Experience
High-touch care reduces frustration, confusion, and isolation during treatment, driving engagement and loyalty to the benefit.
05
Demonstrable Program ROI
With clinical tracking and outcomes-focused management, employers can demonstrate program value to leadership and justify ongoing spend.
06
Long-Term Health Impact
Employees who build metabolic health skills reduce long-term healthcare utilization, lowering total cost of care over time.
Lilly Employer Connect

Evaluating Programs Like Lilly Employer Connect?

Programs like Lilly Employer Connect are designed to help employers create a carved-out benefit structure that makes GLP-1 therapy accessible to employees outside of traditional insurance coverage. They address the access and affordability layer of the benefit design.

Weight Loss NP addresses what comes next. Once an employee has access to therapy, the clinical work begins. Dosing, side effect management, adherence, plateau strategy, and long-term sustainability are clinical challenges that require a provider relationship, not just a benefit platform.

We work directly with Employer Connect pharmacy vendors and care navigation partners to keep the process smooth and operationally simple for your team. Our goal is to integrate cleanly into whatever access structure you have chosen, not add friction to it.

Lilly Employer Connect solves for access. Weight Loss NP helps employees succeed once access is in place.

Access Programs Provide
Weight Loss NP Provides
Carved-out benefit structure
Expert clinical oversight
Medication access and coverage
Individualized dosing and adjustment
Pharmacy coordination
Side effect management
Benefit enrollment logistics
Non-responder identification
Basic program navigation
Plateau strategy and long-term plan
Scalable platform infrastructure
Relationship-based, continuous care

If you are evaluating a carved-out GLP-1 model, we welcome a conversation about how to build clinical support into your program design from day one, not as an afterthought.

Why Weight Loss NP

What Makes Us Different

Expert-led, not algorithm-driven
Every patient is managed by a nurse practitioner with deep clinical expertise in GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health, not routed through a digital protocol or a call center.
Direct access to the practice owner
When you have a question, a concern, or a program issue, you reach Katie Sorensen directly, not a support queue, not an account manager with no clinical background. You will not get that from large telehealth vendors.
Small practice, high attention
We are not a high-volume telehealth factory. We intentionally limit our patient panel to protect the quality and continuity of care for every employee we work with.
Continuity of care
Employees work with the same provider throughout their treatment, building clinical insight and trust over time. That relationship is what drives adherence.
Evidence-based and medically grounded
Our clinical approach is built on current literature and applied metabolic medicine, not wellness trends or protocol-only care.
Telehealth-accessible across multiple states
We provide medical weight loss care in Colorado, Utah, and Florida. GLP-1 coaching support is available nationwide for employees outside those states.
Katie Sorensen, NP, Founder of Weight Loss NP
Katie Sorensen, NP
Founder and Lead Clinician, Weight Loss NP
"When you work with us, you have direct access to me. Not a support queue. Not a bot. Me."
FAQ

Questions We Hear Most

We have not decided yet whether to offer a GLP-1 benefit. Can Weight Loss NP help with that decision?
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Yes. We regularly speak with employers and benefits consultants who are in the evaluation phase. We can help you understand the clinical realities of GLP-1 therapy, what drives outcomes versus dropout, and what a well-structured program looks like, so you can make a more informed decision before committing spend. There is no obligation to engage our services to have that conversation.
Is Weight Loss NP a benefits vendor or a clinical practice?
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We are a licensed clinical practice, not a benefits platform or wellness vendor. We provide direct medical care to individual employees and can discuss partnership and referral structures with employers, brokers, and consultants. Our clinical oversight is provided by a credentialed nurse practitioner, not a coaching team or AI protocol.
How does this work alongside Lilly Employer Connect or an existing GLP-1 program?
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We operate as an effective clinical support layer to programs like Lilly Employer Connect. If employees already have access to GLP-1 medications through employer coverage or a carved-out program, like Connect, we provide the medical oversight, management, and individualized support that helps them succeed on that therapy and help the employer manage costs of GLP-1 coverage. We work directly with pharmacy vendors and care navigation partners to keep the process smooth for your team and your employees.
Do you work with brokers and benefits consultants?
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Yes. We welcome conversations with brokers and consultants who are advising employers on GLP-1 strategy and looking for clinical partners who can strengthen program outcomes. We are happy to be a resource as you evaluate options for your clients.
What states do you operate in?
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We currently provide medical weight loss care in Colorado, Utah, and Florida. GLP-1 coaching support is available nationwide for individuals outside those states. If you have employees in other locations, we are happy to discuss what options are available.
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Let's Talk About Your Employee GLP-1 Coverage Strategy

If you are an employer, HR leader, benefits consultant, or broker exploring how to get more out of your GLP-1 investment, we would welcome the conversation.

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No sales pressure. No obligation. A focused conversation about whether we are the right clinical partner for your program.