--- title: "WW for Business: The Real ROI of GLP-1s" description: WeightWatchers, Rich Gamret --- White Papers/eBooks # WW for Business: The Real ROI of GLP-1s [ Arbital Health ](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/author/arbital-health) Nov 1, 2023 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/ww-for-business-the-real-roi-of-glp-1s&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/ww-for-business-the-real-roi-of-glp-1s&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/ww-for-business-the-real-roi-of-glp-1s&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/ww-for-business-the-real-roi-of-glp-1s&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) [White Papers/eBooks](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/tag/white-papers-ebooks)   By: WeightWatchers, Rich Gamret   Obesity and related comorbid conditions like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and musculoskeletal concerns have been increasing in prevalence and severity in recent years. The costs of treating obesity and its related conditions are also on the rise for employers, driven by medical and pharmacy claims as well as unplanned absences and lost productivity. New medications — glucagon-like peptide-1s (GLP-1s) — are producing exciting results for patients with obesity, including significant weight loss, improved health outcomes, and improved quality of life. Paired with intensive lifestyle and behavioral programs, GLP-1s are game-changers in the treatment of obesity. GLP-1 medications drive both costs and savings for individuals and their employers. While the costs of GLP-1 medications are high, the costs of not addressing weight health and the conditions associated with excess weight are higher.   [ Read Full Paper ](https://business.weightwatchers.com/the-real-roi-of-glp1-medications)   ### View More News & Insights from the Arbital Health Team: White Papers/eBooks ### [Navigating Medicare Advantage Risk Deals in 2025 and Beyond](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/navigating-medicare-advantage-risk-deals-in-2025-and-beyond) Arbital Health Dec 18, 2024 Talks ### [Arbital Health & Lockton Re: Managing Financial Risk in Value-Based Care](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/arbital-health-lockton-re-managing-financial-risk-in-value-based-care) Arbital Health Feb 13, 2025 White Papers/eBooks ### [The Ultimate Toolkit for Financial Risk Management in Value-Based Care](https://arbitalhealth.com/blog/the-ultimate-toolkit-for-financial-risk-management-in-value-based-care) Arbital Health Mar 18, 2025 ### Sign-Up for Arbital Health Email Updates Unlock a wealth of valuable insights and stay ahead of the curve with Arbital Health's exclusive email updates. 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