Beyond GLP-1s: Building a Sustainable Virtual Care Model
Recent FDA crackdowns on compounded GLP-1s, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, are creating uncertainty for digital health companies relying on these medications. The agency has increased scrutiny on compounding pharmacies, warning against the use of unapproved formulations that do not meet federal safety standards. As a result, access to compounded GLP-1s is becoming more restricted, and many providers are facing supply chain disruptions and compliance risks.
These changes highlight an urgent need for diversification. Companies that depend solely on weight loss prescriptions may struggle to maintain patient engagement and revenue growth. To stay competitive, digital health organizations must expand their offerings and deliver comprehensive virtual care solutions that go beyond GLP-1s.
A Changing Market Requires a New Strategy
Patients today want more than just weight loss—they expect comprehensive, accessible care that supports their overall health. Weight management is no longer a standalone service; it’s part of a broader healthcare journey that includes everyday medical needs, preventive care, and specialized support.
At the same time, continuity of care is a top priority. Patients expect seamless access to healthcare services that address multiple aspects of their wellbeing. They don’t want to juggle multiple providers for different concerns—they want a single, integrated solution that meets them wherever they are in their health journey.
As demand for holistic, patient-centered care grows, digital health companies must adapt and expand. The most successful companies will be those that go beyond weight loss prescriptions and offer a full spectrum of care services that keep patients engaged for the long term.
Expanding Weight Management Solutions with Comprehensive Telehealth
Expanding into adjacent virtual care services ensures that patients receive comprehensive, long-term support that fits their individual health needs. By integrating on-demand telehealth, medication management, and personalized care pathways, digital health companies can improve retention, and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Turnkey Virtual Care Solutions for Weight Management Programs
Patients expect seamless, all-in-one access to healthcare—not just for weight loss, but for routine and preventive care. Wheel’s turnkey platform allows companies to rapidly integrate complementary virtual health services without increasing operational complexity.
- Virtual convenience care services for routine, wellness, cosmetic, and preventative health services.
- Comprehensive hormonal health support, addressing weight fluctuations, menopause, metabolic changes, and testosterone management.
- Integrated sexual health services, including emergency contraception, birth control, and treatment for common infections
By offering an end-to-end weight management and virtual care experience, companies can meet patient demand for holistic healthcare while improving retention and brand loyalty.
Integrated Condition Support for Online Weight Loss Patients
Condition-specific virtual care helps companies increase patient lifetime value and improve adherence by delivering a bundled, ongoing care experience that extends beyond weight loss.
- Expand virtual care coverage nationwide by leveraging Wheel’s clinician network, ensuring patients have access to telehealth providers in all 50 states.
- Deliver personalized weight management treatment plans, built around patient health history, goals, and real-time engagement data.
- Improve medication adherence and patient retention through ongoing support, remote prescription management, and proactive telehealth follow-ups.
By integrating weight management, hormonal health, and preventive virtual care into a single platform, companies can provide more scalable, patient-centered solutions that drive engagement and long-term success.
Custom Telehealth Solutions for Scalable Weight Management Programs
Patients expect flexibility and personalization in their healthcare experience. Wheel’s custom telehealth solutions allow digital health companies to build and scale tailored, evidence-based virtual care programs that adapt to individual patient needs—without requiring additional infrastructure.
- Rapid implementation using Wheel’s pre-configured virtual care programs for weight loss, metabolic health, and preventive medicine.
- Scalable virtual care technology with modular program design, making it easy to integrate weight management, hormone therapy, and prescription weight loss services.
- Regulatory-compliant expansion, ensuring full adherence to FDA, HIPAA, and state-specific telehealth regulations.
With an optimized patient experience, built-in compliance, and a fully managed clinician network, Wheel enables digital health companies to expand their offerings, improve outcomes, and stay competitive in the rapidly growing virtual weight loss market.
Scaling Virtual Weight Management with Wheel
Expanding services doesn’t have to be complicated. Wheel’s Horizon virtual care platform allows digital health companies to seamlessly integrate new offerings without added infrastructure.
- Simplify patient access with a single destination for weight and everyday care.
- Enhance brand loyalty with high-demand, integrated health services.
- Increase revenue by expanding beyond GLP-1s.
- Scale effortlessly with built-in clinical infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with FDA, HIPAA, and state regulations.
With Wheel’s proven infrastructure, companies can grow faster, reach more patients, and deliver high-quality virtual care at scale.
The Future of Weight Management
GLP-1s may be a key part of weight management, but patients want more than prescriptions—they want a healthcare experience that supports their full health journey. Companies that broaden their services now will be best positioned to retain patients, grow revenue, and stand out in an evolving digital health market.
Ready to expand your weight management program? Contact Wheel today to learn how we can help you build the future of virtual care.
