Texicare partners with Virta Health to offer free virtual care option for Type 2 Diabetes Reversal. AUSTIN, Texas-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual, is partnering with Virta Health, the leader in reversing metabolic disease, to expand care options for Texas small business employees. Through the collaboration, Texicare members gain access to Virta's virtual clinic programs for Type 2 diabetes reversal at no additional cost. One in eight Texas adults has been diagnosed with diabetes - part of a nationwide epidemic affecting over 38 million Americans. Clinical research shows Virta members achieve up to 3% A1c reduction, 13% sustained weight loss and 49% reduction in diabetes prescriptions after one year. Virta's nutrition-focused approach combines personalized nutrition therapy with continuous medical oversight and behavioral coaching to help members achieve health improvements without relying solely on medication-dependent treatment models. Texicare members can now access Virta's Diabetes Reversal program which helps members lower blood sugar and reverse Type 2 diabetes through personalized nutrition therapy and safe reduction of diabetes medications with provider-led care. "We've built our model to reach people who need it most, regardless of where they live or what their schedule looks like," said Laura Walmsley, chief commercial officer for Virta Health. "Through this partnership with Texicare, we're able to bring proven, sustainable solutions to Texans who need them most. We're excited to work with an organization that shares our commitment to making meaningful health improvements accessible across the state." The partnership extends Texicare's commitment to providing small businesses with innovative health care solutions designed for their specific needs. "Texas small business owners work hard to take care of their employees - these are their neighbors, the people keeping their operations running," said Meredith Duncan, CEO of Texicare. "But managing chronic conditions like diabetes has historically been costly and complicated. Offering Virta at no additional cost was a priority because we understand that chronic conditions like diabetes shouldn't come with impossible choices between health and affordability. For small business employees in Texas, especially those in rural areas or working multiple jobs, that accessibility changes what's possible." About Texicare Texicare Health Insurance Company and TXM Holdings LLC dba Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual, is changing the health care ecosystem by providing small businesses with innovative solutions that increase access to easy-to-use, more affordable, quality health care for employees and Texas families. Texicare's vision is to transform the health care ecosystem for the better, helping to create a healthier and happier Texas. To learn more about Texicare, visit www.texicare.com. About Virta Health Virta Health is a leader in reversing metabolic disease. Through their AI-powered individualized nutrition therapy, Virta combines the best of human care with the speed and precision of technology to empower members to build longer, healthier lives, while reducing or eliminating the need for medications. Virta partners with the nation's largest employers, payers, and pharmacy benefit managers to improve the health of their members while reducing costs. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Virta is on a bold mission to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people. For more information, visit www.virtahealth.com. Contacts. Media Contact For Texicare, Emma Chase Red Fan Communications [email protected] 512-917-4319 More News From Texicare AUSTIN, Texas-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual, has entered San Antonio with its innovative health care plans. Small business owners throughout the greater San Antonio region can access Texicare's TotalCare, SimplicityCare or SavingsCare offerings with effective dates as early as Oct. 1, 2025. "When small businesses thrive, their employees and families thrive too, creating a stronger San Antonio," said Meredith Duncan, CEO of Texicare. "San Antonio small business... AUSTIN, Texas-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Texicare announced it has received approval for $240 million in additional funding from Texas Mutual to be distributed over the next several years... AUSTIN, Texas-( BUSINESS WIRE )-Texicare, the health affiliate of Texas Mutual, announced its launch in El Paso...

Sami Inkinen, co-founder and CEO of Virta HealthOn the heels of Weight Watchers’ recent bankruptcy filing, the conversation around the future of the weight loss industry has intensified. While many point to the rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic as the primary disruptor, Sami Inkinen, co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, argues that the real story is more fundamental. He contends that the “eat less, exercise more” model, central to programs like Weight Watchers for decades, was always doomed to fail because it doesn’t address the underlying biology of metabolic health. In this QA, we sat down with Sami to discuss why he believes willpower is no match for biology, the critical role of nutrition in quieting “food noise,” and his vision for the future of effective and sustainable weight management.Beyond the immediate Weight Watchers bankruptcy headlines, you argue that GLP-1s like Ozempic didn’t solely cause WW’s downfall. Can you elaborate on the fundamental flaws you believe existed in WW’s core “diet” model that made it vulnerable long before the rise of GLP-1s?Sami Inkinen, co-founder and CEO of Virta Health: Obviously the huge debt load forced Weight Watchers into bankruptcy, not GLP-1s or anything else. That said, the fundamental business problem that Weight Watchers has always had is that their program doesn’t work

Source Credit Virta HealthWhat You Should Know:– Virta Health, a provider of sustainable weight loss and diabetes reversal through a nutrition-first approach, today announced industry-first cost guarantees for its weight loss program.– These guarantees aim to eliminate financial risk for employers and health plans by ensuring Virta’s program pays for itself while also reining in the escalating costs associated with GLP-1 medications, which are reportedly rising 70–200% annually across the industry. Virta now commits to stopping these increases completely, guaranteeing 0% utilization growth for employers offering this drug class for obesity.Tackling Soaring GLP-1 Costs and Ensuring Value for PayersThe rapidly increasing costs of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, projected to surpass $100 billion annually, are placing enormous financial pressure on employers and health plans. In response, many organizations have opted not to cover these medications for weight loss, or have discontinued coverage after experiencing spiraling costs, often leaving members dissatisfied and without access to treatment.Virta aims to set a new standard by combining outcomes-driven care with cost-conscious, responsible GLP-1 use. The company prioritizes nutrition and utilizes high-quality, name-brand GLP-1 medications only when clinically necessary.Virta’s Dual Cost Guarantees: A New Standard for Weight Loss ProgramsVirta’s new, industry-first cost guarantees include:0% Year-over-Year Growth in GLP-1 Utilization: For organizations that offer GLP-1 coverage for obesity, Virta guarantees a 0% year-over-year cost increase related to these medications, as measured by prescription volume.For organizations that offer GLP-1 coverage for obesity, Virta guarantees a 0% year-over-year cost increase related to these medications, as measured by prescription volume. 1:1 Claims Based ROI: Employers and health plans are assured at least a dollar-for-dollar return in total cost of care savings, based on a rigorous analysis of medical and pharmacy claims—considered the gold standard for assessing economic impact in healthcare.These financial assurances are complemented by Virta’s existing industry-leading clinical guarantees, which include a promise to deliver even greater weight loss across entire enrolled populations—whether or not members are using GLP-1 medications—through its Sustainable Weight Loss program with Responsible Prescribing.A Nutrition-First Approach with Responsible GLP-1 ManagementVirta emphasizes its unique position as the only solution on the market that it claims can match the weight loss results of GLP-1 medications without relying on drugs, while also guaranteeing even greater bodyweight reduction for its members. This enables members to achieve lasting results with or without GLP-1s