In 2023, Collective Health laid off 54 employees and restructured its workforce to better align with customer needs.

This partnership combines Noom's advanced digital health management platform with Collective Health's robust benefits administration infrastructure and personalized care navigation to deliver a seamless solution and superior member experience for weight management, including access to GLP-1 class drugs and other anti-obesity medications.

What You Should Know:– Collective Health, a leader in employee health benefits, and Noom Health, the enterprise division of digital healthcare leader Noom announced a partnership to deliver Collective Health + Noom Med with SmartRx.– The new program provides employers with an integrated weight management solution that includes a GLP-1 drug program, addressing the growing need for effective and affordable weight loss strategies.Addressing the Obesity EpidemicWith obesity affecting over 40% of U.S. adults and projected to have a global economic impact exceeding $4.32 trillion annually by 2035, the partnership aims to provide effective and affordable weight loss options. The Collective Health + Noom Med with SmartRx program offers a holistic approach to weight loss, combining access to GLP-1 class drugs and other anti-obesity medications with lifestyle support.Cost Savings and Improved AccessThe program is designed to deliver cost savings, proactive member engagement, efficient medication access, and comprehensive lifestyle support. By offering direct, cost-effective access to GLP-1 medications, the program bypasses traditional intermediaries and reduces overall treatment costs for Collective Health clients and their members. On average, clients covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss could see potential savings of 28% by transitioning to the Collective Health + Noom Med with SmartRx program*.Key Features of Collective Health + Noom Med with SmartRxAdaptive Cost-Sharing: The program offers customizable member cost-sharing levels for GLP-1 medications, providing predictable and manageable expenses for both employers and employees.The program offers customizable member cost-sharing levels for GLP-1 medications, providing predictable and manageable expenses for both employers and employees. Clinically Appropriate Prescriptions: Noom’s clinicians ensure proper GLP-1 prescriptions for eligible individuals, providing end-to-end care.Noom’s clinicians ensure proper GLP-1 prescriptions for eligible individuals, providing end-to-end care