Name
Rethinking Obesity Care: Practical Approaches for Employers
Date & Time
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 2:05 PM - 2:50 PM
Speakers
Millicent Gorham - The Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention
Jenny Goins - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Jenny Goins - National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions
Description
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with implications for employee health, workforce experience, and health care costs. As employers consider how best to respond, they are navigating evolving treatment options, benefit design questions, and the needs of employees living with obesity. Drawing on new employer research and perspectives from a patient, provider, and employer, this session will explore the factors shaping coverage decisions, the role comprehensive obesity care can play, and practical approaches employers can consider both within their benefits and across the workplace.