The Beat Live at HLTH: The Rise of Weight Loss Medications: A Healthcare Trend —Featuring Dr. James Wantuck
Nov 30, 2023
08:25
About James Wantuck:
James Wantuck is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at Accolade, where he manages a large, growing group of physicians, therapists, and clinical operations staff while working with patients daily. He's a board-certified internal medicine physician who co-founded PlushCare in 2015 and grew it to over 200 physicians offering high-quality, accessible, direct-to-consumer virtual care. James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Neuroscience from the University of Pittsburgh and then earned his doctorate in Medicine at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His mission is to help people at scale.
Things You’ll Learn:
- There is a rising popularity of weight management medication in healthcare.
- GLP-1s are driving the trend when it comes to weight management medications. They are not magic, though.
- Healthcare is complicated, and most people don’t think about it until they need it.
- Hiring a physician with entrepreneurial skills can greatly benefit a healthcare organization.
- Staying responsive to market changes is essential for helping patients access better care.
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