Season 3 of The Benefits Playbook kicks off with a conversation on GLP-1s, behavior change, and the future of obesity care.
This episode features Jen Jones, Director of Clinical Solutions, and Cody Fair, Chief Commercial Officer at Noom Health. Jen supports teams in aligning clinical programs to client needs, while Cody leads commercial strategy and growth across all market segments.
In this episode, new host Kirk McConnell speaks with Jen and Cody about the evolving role of GLP-1 medications in employer-sponsored benefits, and why medication alone isn’t a silver bullet. Together, they unpack the challenges of sustainable weight management, the risks of yo-yo dieting, and the behavioral science behind Noom’s approach. They also dive into how Noom Health is leveraging AI, body scans, and engagement design to drive better outcomes for members — and lower costs for employers.
Highlights from Jen and Cody’s episode include:
- The importance of pairing GLP-1s with behavior change programs
- How Noom supports long-term engagement and prevents backsliding
- Tools like body scans, AI, and coaching that power Noom’s model
- What employers and brokers should look for in obesity care solutions
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