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Short answer — yes. Several US telehealth programs pair prescription weight-loss medications (including GLP‑1s in many cases) with real human coaching. Common options to compare:
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Found (found.com) — Offers clinician-prescribed medications (including GLP‑1s when appropriate) plus one-on-one coaching from dietitians/health coaches and regular medical follow-up. Good if you want a combined med + lifestyle-support plan via an app.
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Kin (getkin.com) — Telehealth program that prescribes GLP‑1s and includes ongoing coaching and structured remote follow‑up. Emphasizes frequent touchpoints and medication management.
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Profile by Sanford (profileplan.com) — A longer-established weight‑loss program with assigned coaches (real coaches) and clinical oversight; providers can prescribe medications where appropriate. Good if you prefer a coach-led curriculum plus medical care.
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Ro (getro.com) — Ro’s weight‑management offerings include clinician prescribing of anti‑obesity meds and regular care-team follow up. Their service model pairs medical oversight with app-based support (confirm coaching level for the plan you pick).
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Parsley Health (parsleyhealth.com) — Functional-medicine primary-care model that combines MD/NP care with health coaches and nutritionists; providers may prescribe medications along with coaching and comprehensive labs. Suited to people wanting an integrated medical+coaching approach.
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One Medical (onemedical.com) — Primary-care + virtual care model; many members use One Medical for weight-management that includes clinician-prescribed medication plus ongoing coaching or behavioral-health support available through the network.
Important caveats and what to check before signing up
- Availability varies by state; some meds may be restricted or require in‑person evaluation.
- Ask if the “coach” is a human (RD, health coach, or therapist), how often you’ll interact, and whether coaching is one‑on‑one or group-based.
- Confirm which medications they will prescribe (GLP‑1s like semaglutide/wegovy/ozempic, tirzepatide/Zepbound, other options), monitoring plan (labs, vitals), and costs (medication, subscription, shipping, labs).
- Ask how medical oversight is handled (MD/NP prescribing, frequency of follow‑ups) and what happens if you need an urgent consult.
If you want, tell me your state and budget and I can shortlist 2–3 programs that fit your preferences and what to ask on the first call.