The Science and Supply of GLP-1s with Brooke Boyarsky Pratt
Jun 4, 2024
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Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, CEO of knownwell, discusses obesity medicine, patient-centric care, and the future of metabolic health. Topics include GLP-1s for insulin regulation, improving patient access to medications, and the founder's transition from business to healthcare passion.
Brooke Boyarsky Pratt shares her journey of creating a patient-centered home for obesity medicine, addressing the needs of underserved individuals.
GLP1 drugs may not work for everyone, emphasizing the importance of personalized care to manage side effects and optimize effectiveness.
Deep dives
Brooke Boyarski-Pratt's Personal Journey to Creating Noenwell
Brooke Boyarski-Pratt, founder of Noenwell, shares her personal story of being a patient in a larger body throughout her life and her struggles with the healthcare system. Her experiences led her to create a patient-centered home for people with overweight and obesity, aiming to provide accessible and thoughtful care. Despite her background in finance and consulting, her passion for healthcare and addressing the needs of underserved individuals drove her to establish Noenwell, focusing on obesity medicine.
Understanding Obesity Medicine and Its Comprehensive Treatment
Obesity medicine involves a comprehensive approach to treating obesity and overweight, addressing not only weight management but also related metabolic health conditions like diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Clinicians practicing obesity medicine undergo specific training and certification, with the field experiencing rapid growth in the US. The Obesity Medicine Association plays a key role in supporting clinicians in this specialty, emphasizing the importance of a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to obesity management.
Dispelling Myths and Realities About GLP1 Drugs
GLP1 drugs, while highly effective for weight management, are not a 'miracle cure' and may not work for everyone, with response rates varying among patients. Another myth surrounds the tolerability of these medications, with data suggesting high abandonment rates, yet personalized care and guidance can help patients manage side effects and stay on medication effectively. Importantly, maintaining or increasing protein intake and emphasizing food quality remain vital considerations for optimizing the effectiveness of GLP1 drugs.
Transforming Access and Care in Obesity Medicine
Improving access to obesity treatment, particularly in insurance coverage, is crucial for addressing the growing prevalence of obesity. Initiatives like the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) aim to establish obesity as a standard benefit in insurance coverage, facilitating broader access to evidence-based care. Clinics like Noenwell focus on building a medical home model to provide personalized, comprehensive care while leveraging technology and physician training to enhance patient outcomes and scale care delivery.
Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, founder and CEO of knownwell, joins Vineeta Agarwala, general partner at a16z Bio + Health.
Together, they talk about the value of obesity medicine practitioners, patient-centric medical homes, and how Brooke believes the metabolic health space will evolve over time.
This is the second episode in our series on the science and supply of GLP-1s. Listen to last week's episode to hear from Carolyn Jasik, Chief Medical Officer at Omada Health, on GLP-1s from a clinical perspective.
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