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Short answer: Yes — several telehealth weight‑loss companies pair prescription medications (including GLP‑1s when appropriate) with real human coaching. Below are well‑known options to consider; offerings change, so check each program’s current details for coach qualifications, frequency of 1:1 contact, and medication availability.
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Profile by Sanford — physician‑led medical weight‑loss program that combines prescriptions (including GLP‑1s when appropriate) with an assigned health coach and structured meal/behavior plans. Good if you want a clinically supervised, programmatic approach.
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Found — a telehealth obesity‑care service that provides medical evaluations, can prescribe anti‑obesity meds, and pairs you with regular one‑on‑one human coaching through the app. Strong for people who want frequent coach contact plus meds.
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Ro (Roman / Ro Weight) — Ro’s weight programs include clinician evaluation and medication management (GLP‑1s available in many states) with app‑based support; some plans include or offer access to coaching or nutrition counseling. Good if you prefer a larger telehealth provider with integrated services.
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PlushCare — virtual primary‑care/telehealth service that prescribes weight‑loss medications and offers nutritionists/health coaches as part of membership or add‑ons. Useful if you want continuity with primary‑care style telehealth plus coaching.
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SteadyMD — pairs you with a dedicated primary‑care physician who can manage medications and coordinate health coaches or nutritionists; good for people who want a single clinician relationship over time.
What to ask each program before you join
- Is the “coach” a live human or only automated messages? Are they a registered dietitian or certified health coach? How often are sessions?
- Which medications do you prescribe (semaglutide, tirzepatide, etc.) and who makes the final prescribing decision?
- Are coaching and meds included in the base price, or are they add‑ons?
- Do you accept my insurance, or do you offer transparent cash pricing?
If you want, tell me whether you care most about GLP‑1 availability, price/insurance, frequent live coaching, or a dedicated physician — I can narrow this list and pull current pricing/coverage details.