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GLP-1 coverage without the PBM: a smarter model for employers

GLP-1 coverage without the PBM: a smarter model for employers

PBM-managed GLP-1 coverage is expensive, opaque, and built around indefinite drug use. A clinically managed carve-out changes the model entirely — and the outcomes data backs it up.

March 24, 2026
Weight regain after stopping GLP-1s: the employer’s problem

Weight regain after stopping GLP-1s: the employer’s problem

Most employees who stop GLP-1s regain the weight within a year. For self-funded employers, that’s pharmacy spend without lasting outcomes — and a predictable cost cycle that a better program design can interrupt.

March 24, 2026
What is a carve-out benefit? A guide for self-funded employers

What is a carve-out benefit? A guide for self-funded employers

A carve-out benefit operates entirely outside your health plan. No PBM, no plan amendment, live in days. Here’s what it is, how it works, and when it makes sense for GLP-1 coverage.

March 24, 2026
GLP-1 tapering: what employers need to know

GLP-1 tapering: what employers need to know

The standard assumption in GLP-1 coverage is that employees stay on medication indefinitely. A structured tapering protocol changes that — and the financial case is compelling.

March 24, 2026
The breakpoint of healthcare
Embla

The breakpoint of healthcare

Embla co-founder on AI, human connection, and the moment where healthcare must choose between perfection and humanity.

February 19, 2026
The next phase of GLP-1s in employer health strategies
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The next phase of GLP-1s in employer health strategies

Most benefit leaders are still playing defense on GLP-1s. The employers who get this right will stop asking how to control costs and start asking how to drive real clinical and financial value.

February 19, 2026
The ultimate guide to cost-effective GLP-1 coverage for employers
GLP-1

The ultimate guide to cost-effective GLP-1 coverage for employers

Discover how employers are reducing GLP-1 costs while improving outcomes. Learn the key strategies behind sustainable coverage that actually works.

April 10, 2025
Should employers cover Wegovy? What the data says
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Should employers cover Wegovy? What the data says

GLP-1s like Wegovy are powerful — but expensive. Learn how employers can reduce costs and improve outcomes by delivering structured support and behavior change.

April 30, 2025
The true ROI of covering weight loss medication for employees
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The true ROI of covering weight loss medication for employees

Learn how self-funded employers can control cost and improve outcomes by offering GLP-1s with structure, coaching, and dose management.

April 20, 2025
The employer's guide to launching a weight loss program that works
Programs

The employer's guide to launching a weight loss program that works

Learn how to design, launch, and scale a GLP-1 weight loss benefit for employees that actually delivers outcomes — without blowing your budget.

April 3, 2025
How to add weight loss support to your employee health benefits package
Benefits

How to add weight loss support to your employee health benefits package

Learn how employers can add GLP-1-based weight loss support to their health plans — without losing control of cost, outcomes, or operations.

April 23, 2025
Digital wellness programs for employers
Programs

Digital wellness programs for employers

Learn how modern digital wellness programs help employers lower costs, improve outcomes, and manage GLP-1 spend — all while delivering truly personalized care at scale

April 8, 2025
How to build an employee wellness initiative that actually moves the needle
Programs

How to build an employee wellness initiative that actually moves the needle

Most employee wellness programs fail to deliver ROI. Learn how to build one that works — with clinically backed, behavior-first strategies that reduce claims and improve long-term health.

April 2, 2025
Weight loss as a benefit: why coaching + medication beats DIY apps
Benefits

Weight loss as a benefit: why coaching + medication beats DIY apps

See why DIY apps don’t deliver sustainable weight loss — and how coaching-first programs like Embla help members lose more weight, use less medication, and reduce employer costs.

April 9, 2025
Embla GLP-1 study shows same weight loss possible using 66% less Wegovy
Embla

Embla GLP-1 study shows same weight loss possible using 66% less Wegovy

A real-world study presented at ECO 2025 shows members in Embla’s digital program achieved the same weight loss as seen in semaglutide trials — with significantly lower doses of the drug.

June 10, 2025
How Embla achieves 16.7% weight loss using 66% less GLP-1
Embla

How Embla achieves 16.7% weight loss using 66% less GLP-1

Embla combines behavior-first coaching with strategic medication use to achieve 16.7% average weight loss using 66% less GLP-1. Here’s how our model delivers lasting results, lower spend, and better outcomes for employers.

April 10, 2025
Why corporate wellness programs fail — and how weight loss coaching can fix it
Programs

Why corporate wellness programs fail — and how weight loss coaching can fix it

Most employee wellness programs underdeliver because they rely on generic tools and lack accountability. Here's why coaching-based models are different — and how employers can reduce GLP-1 spend, improve engagement, and deliver better ROI.

April 14, 2025
Workplace heart health strategies — how employers can lower risk and boost energy
Wellbeing

Workplace heart health strategies — how employers can lower risk and boost energy

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the U.S. — and a silent driver of absenteeism, fatigue, and rising healthcare costs. Here's how employers can proactively support cardiovascular health and boost workforce resilience.

May 15, 2025
6 weight loss medication myths — and what actually works
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6 weight loss medication myths — and what actually works

Confusion around GLP-1s like Wegovy and Zepbound is everywhere. Here’s what employers, benefit advisors, and employees need to know about how weight loss medications really work — and what doesn’t.

April 8, 2025
What’s driving your GLP-1 spend — and how to get it under control
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What’s driving your GLP-1 spend — and how to get it under control

GLP-1 costs are exploding — but not for the reasons you think. Learn what’s really driving your pharmacy spend and how to control it with smarter dose management, coaching, and tapering support.

April 6, 2025
How to evaluate a weight loss vendor: 5 questions to ask
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How to evaluate a weight loss vendor: 5 questions to ask

Not all weight loss vendors are created equal. Learn the five key questions every employer should ask to ensure clinical safety, cost control, and lasting results.

April 10, 2025
Why GLP-1 medication alone isn't enough (and what to offer your employees instead)
GLP-1

Why GLP-1 medication alone isn't enough (and what to offer your employees instead)

GLP-1s alone lead to short-term results — and long-term costs. Discover why coaching is critical to helping employees lose weight sustainably and reducing employer pharmacy spend.

April 9, 2025
How employers can offer GLP-1s without blowing the budget
ROI

How employers can offer GLP-1s without blowing the budget

GLP-1s are in demand — but open-access models lead to high costs and fragile results. Learn how self-funded employers can design a more sustainable GLP-1 benefit.

April 15, 2025
GLP-1s alone vs. GLP-1s + coaching: which delivers best results?
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GLP-1s alone vs. GLP-1s + coaching: which delivers best results?

GLP-1s deliver fast weight loss — but without behavior change, results rarely last. Discover how combining medication with coaching creates better outcomes and controls long-term costs for employers.

April 29, 2025
The GLP-1 dilemma: how employers can cut costs while meeting demand for weight loss benefits
GLP-1

The GLP-1 dilemma: how employers can cut costs while meeting demand for weight loss benefits

GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Mounjaro and Ozempic are highly effective — but costly. Learn how self-funded employers can reduce spend and improve outcomes with a structured, coaching-based approach.

May 8, 2025

Fully managed. No plan disruption.

Embla is a behavior-first GLP-1 carve-out for self-funded employers. You pay only for engaged members. Let's see if it fits your plan year.

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