AI, Automation & Authenticity: The Secret Formula for a Thriving Weight Loss Practice in 2026

Presented By Karol Clark, MSN, RN

The game is changing — fast. In 2026, the weight loss businesses that win won’t just be using AI… they’ll be mastering it. From smarter lead generation to seamless patient follow-up, automation is rewriting how top practices attract, convert, and retain patients — without losing that authentic human connection that drives trust and long-term loyalty. Join Karol Clark, MSN, RN, for this 30-minute power session that reveals how to future-proof your practice by combining intelligent automation with heart-led care. You’ll walk away knowing how to work smarter, scale faster, and stand out in a crowded market — all while saving time and elevating the patient experience.

Gut Health and Metabolic Interventions: Clinical Impacts and Support Strategies

Presented By Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

This webinar, presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD, will provide an up-to-date overview of gut health and its role in weight regulation, with a focus on the impact of metabolic interventions. We will explore the how bariatric surgery and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapies alter the gut environment and microbiome, and discuss practical, evidence-based strategies to support gut health in these patient populations.

Optimizing Meal Strategies for Patients on GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Medications

Presented By Kristin Conley, DO, FACP

GLP-1 receptor agonists and dual GIP/GLP-1 co-agonists have rapidly gained attention as game-changers in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. With over four percent of the U.S. population now prescribed these agents, health care professionals are on the front lines of guiding patients through their use. In this evidence-based webinar, Dr. Kristin Conley will explore the evolving clinical landscape surrounding GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 therapies. Participants will learn how to integrate practical nutrition strategies — including optimizing protein intake, using meal replacements effectively, promoting resistance exercise, and monitoring body composition — to support sustainable weight loss and the preservation of lean muscle mass. Join us to gain insights that will enhance your practice and help patients maximize the benefits of these powerful medications

Preventing Lean Mass Loss in Patients During Rapid Weight Loss on GLP-1/GIP Agonists

Presented By Diana Pallin, MD – New Start Medical, LLC

Preserving lean body mass—which includes muscle, bones, and organs—is essential for maintaining metabolic health. This 25-minute webinar will review best practices for monitoring lean body mass and outlines strategies to minimize its loss during rapid weight reduction. Emerging research highlights a concerning trend: significant lean mass loss associated with incretin-based anti-obesity medications, such as GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 agonists. Notably, studies like STEP-1 and SURMOUNT-1 report muscle mass losses equivalent to more than a decade’s worth of age-related decline, which typically averages 0.47% per year in men and 0.37% in women. While the long-term metabolic implications remain underexplored, current evidence emphasizes the importance of preserving muscle during weight loss through adequate protein intake and resistance training.

Thriving in a GLP-1 World: How to Keep Your Weight Loss Practice Relevant and Profitable Despite Rising Medication Demand

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

The rise of GLP-1 medications has transformed the weight loss industry almost overnight—creating both extraordinary opportunities and serious new challenges for traditional practices. In today’s competitive market, it’s not enough to simply offer medication management. To thrive, you must evolve your services, messaging, and business model to meet the full spectrum of patient needs. In this strategic and actionable webinar, you’ll discover six key steps to future-proof your practice—steps that will help you strengthen your services, enhance patient loyalty, diversify your revenue, and position your brand as the trusted leader that patients and referrers turn to first. Whether you specialize in medical weight loss, bariatric surgery, or an integrated model, you’ll leave this session with a clear action plan to protect your profitability, elevate patient outcomes, and build a practice that stands strong in a medication-driven world.

Fueling Success: Optimizing Nutrition for GLP-1 Agonist Therapy

Presented by Holly Lofton, MD

This webinar, presented by NYU Langone Health’s Dr. Holly Lofton, will provide health care professionals with an in-depth introduction to GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) and review body composition data from key clinical studies. She will explore potential nutrient deficiencies in patients using GLP-1 RA, the detrimental outcomes these deficiencies can cause, and strategies for measuring body composition. The session will conclude with practical insights on defining the optimal diet to support patients on GLP-1 RA therapy.

Scaling Your Weight Loss Practice in 2025: 4 Key Strategies for Sustainable Growth

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

The weight loss industry is evolving rapidly, with GLP-1 medications reshaping patient/client expectations and new competitors emerging from retail and digital health sectors. To stay ahead, weight loss practitioners need a clear plan to attract, convert, and retain patients while ensuring sustainable revenue growth. During this timely presentation, industry leader Karol Clark, MSN, RN, will explore four essential strategies to help you scale your practice/clinic effectively in 2025. From optimizing your patient/client pipeline to integrating meal replacements alongside GLP-1 medications, you’ll learn practical, actionable steps to enhance patient/client outcomes, streamline your operations, and strengthen your business model.

Psychological Aspects of Obesity: A Contemporary Review

Presented by Patrick M. O’Neil, Ph.D.

Obesity is not in itself a psychiatric disorder, but there are a myriad of psychological factors that can impact your patients and their weight loss journey with you. Understanding these factors can help you to better support your patients. Obesity is associated with a higher prevalence of certain psychiatric disorders, although the causes of the correlation are diverse, and the great size and heterogeneity of the population of people with obesity mandates avoidance of generalizations and stereotypes. During this webinar, Patrick M. O’Neil, Ph.D., will discuss how certain psychological problems can be associated with obesity, the impact of weight loss on those psychological issues, and emerging evidence on whether new obesity medications can impact psychiatric health.

Presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

A desire to change dietary behavior is one of the common reasons for patients to reach out to dietitians and other health practitioners. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach, specific tactics may help reduce barriers and challenges your weight management patients might be experiencing. From quieting the food noise to building a supportive environment to behavior change, this webinar, presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN, will provide an evidence-based approach to help manage the many aspects of altering the one thing we must do every day: Eat.

Three Pillars of a Profitable Weight Loss Practice: How to Thrive After a Tumultuous Year in the Industry

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

In the evolving world of weight management, some principles hold true regardless of industry changes. This webinar will spotlight specific actions for you to set your practice up for success now and into 2025. During this timely presentation, industry leader Karol Clark, MSN, RN, will guide weight loss practitioners and their teams back to the essential pillars for long-term success. By focusing on expertise and personality-driven marketing — including staying grounded in public buying behaviors, and implementing proactive, patient-centered systems — weight loss providers and clinics can thrive despite fluctuations in the weight management business. Learn how to stay ahead by aligning your practice with principles that support your growth, your patients, and your team.

Empowering Sustainable Weight Loss: Integrating Lifestyle and Nutrition for VLCD and GLP-1 Patients

Presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

This presentation explores the essential role of lifestyle and nutrition in achieving and maintaining weight loss for patients on a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) and GLP-1 therapies. Speaker Katie Chapmon, MS, RD, will delve into practical strategies for muscle preservation, nutrient adequacy, and behavioral change, ensuring that patients can implement and sustain these plans effectively. Further, providers will learn how to implement applicable tips and tricks for their patients to support their long-term health.

Lifestyle Intervention for the Prevention of Cognitive Decline: A Review of the Most Recent Literature

Presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

A recent study found that by 2050, an estimated 153 million individuals will have dementia. To give some perspective on just how much of an increase this is, the estimated rate of dementia today is 57 million. From a public health perspective, this sharp increase should be a warning sign to health care workers seeing patients of all ages. How do we, as health practitioners, reduce risk factors in our patients?

Speaker Kristin Kirkpatrick is a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience at the Cleveland Clinic who focuses on lifestyle practices associated with preventing or delaying the onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s (a type of dementia) in her patient practice. During this webinar, she will present the latest research on dietary patterns, weight management, and other lifestyle factors associated with better brain health. She will also cover the questions your patients will most likely ask about this topic.

The Education Dilemma: Overcoming Patient Resistance to Weight Loss Education

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Weight loss practitioners recognize the critical role of patient education in achieving and maintaining weight loss. However, the high effectiveness of current treatment modalities, such as GLP-1 medication, has led some patients to lose weight so effortlessly that they view education as unnecessary. This webinar will delve into the underlying causes of this resistance and provide evidence-based strategies to address it. Participants will learn about the latest patient education techniques to enhance engagement and compliance, ensuring comprehensive care that supports sustainable weight loss and weight maintenance.

Implementing the New Anti-Obesity Medications into a Comprehensive Low Calorie Diet (LCD) Program

Presented by Holly F. Lofton, MD

Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered much attention because of their efficacy in helping adults with obesity lose weight; however, a 2020 study funded by Novo Nordisk reported that the estimated mean energy intake was reduced by 47 percent for people using Semaglutide for 20 weeks. This webinar, presented by NYU Langone Health’s Dr. Holly F. Lofton, will review study design and outcomes data for GLP-1 and GIP Receptor Agonists weight management trials. In addition, she will also discuss the role of proper nutrition and behavior education via a Low Calorie Diet (LCD), and illustrate why they are important adjuncts to anti-obesity medications.

Interconnections: Exploring Weight Loss, Gut Health and Hormonal Dynamics

Presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

Join presenter/speaker Katie Chapmon, MS, RD, as she delves into the topics of weight loss, gut health and hormones. Discover the intricate interplay between our gut microbiome and various hormones, including those regulating appetite and sexual function, and unravel how they collectively influence weight management and overall well-being.

The Peri/Post-Menopausal Patient: Lifestyle Perspectives to Offset Risks and Symptoms

Presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Menopause is biologically inevitable. If you have females within your patient population over the age of 40, then an understanding of the signs, symptoms, risks and treatments that are unique in peri/post-menopausal woman will be critical to your practice. In this presentation, you will learn the latest research related to the pathophysiology of menopause, and options for treatment outside of hormone replacement therapy, including dietary. Presenter Kristin Kirkpatrick is a registered dietitian with over 20 years’ experience at the Cleveland Clinic. The majority of her patients are female over the age of 45 years old, and come in with unique challenges related to a decline in ovarian function.

Utilizing Meal Replacements in Conjunction with GLP-1 Agonists

Presented by Mekhala Chandra, MD

As the use of weight loss medications continues to rise, nutritionally-designed meal replacements will help patients maintain a balanced diet and aid in healthy weight loss by ensuring necessary nutrition and caloric intake. What’s more, meal replacements ensure weight loss is happening at a sustainable pace while on medications such as semaglutide. During this 15-minute presentation, Mekhala Chandra, MD, will take a look at the reduction of mean energy intake in patients using GLP-1 agonists, and outline suggestions for filling in dietary gaps.

Contemporary Use of Meal Replacement Products for the Treatment of Obesity: VLCD and Beyond

Presented by Christopher Case, MD

The understanding of the pathophysiology of obesity continues to evolve as well as new tools for treatment, including medications. Despite new therapies, many patients do not meet goals, have side effects with treatments or have inappropriate weight regain. This presentation will highlight the benefits of using meal replacement products with these new therapies as well as most patients across the spectrum of obesity treatments.

Introduction to Nutritional Psychology: The Evolution of Food and Mood

Presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

Nutrition is a key mediator of depression, anxiety, and even trauma. Over the past decade, the concept of nutritional psychology has evolved to as an important accompaniment to therapy treating mental health disorders. During this presentation, Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, will break down the current state of nutrition in the United States and the latest studies demonstrating the outcomes of food choices in relation to our mental health.

Shame, Trauma and Obesity

Presented by Edward Abramson, PhD

Obesity is NOT a mental disorder. Excluding binge eaters, patients with obesity don’t display more psychopathology than normal weight individuals. Nonetheless, people with obesity experience shame which interferes with successful treatment. Often shame is associated with a history of trauma or having been bullied in childhood. Many patients who regained weight after successful treatment had been sexually abused. By considering your patient’s possible history of shame, bullying and trauma, you’ll be able to have a more productive conversation with them about their weight.

Effects of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) in Post Bariatric Patients with Weight Regain

Presented by Mekhala Chandra, MD

During the post-operative bariatric surgery period — especially in the first two weeks — patients are only able to consume fluids; during this time, it is essential that nutritionally-designed products adequately replace the necessary daily macronutrients (protein), vitamins and minerals during the transition before the patient returns to solid meals. With increasing evidence-based studies, VLCDs and meal replacements are increasingly being used to prevent weight regain in such patients..

Weight Loss at a Red Light? Examine Factors Affecting Patient Progress

Presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

Ever consider why weight loss seems easy for some and challenging for others? Health care professionals are invited to take a deep dive into lifestyle factors — like nutrient quality, insulin resistance, sleep and stress — that may be affecting your patients’ weight loss. During this webinar, Registered Dietitian Katie Chapmon will run through how these systems affect weight loss and will offer tips to help your patients achieve their weight loss goals.

Beyond the Shot (or Pill): Talking with Patients about the Importance of Healthy Dietary Patterns while on GLP-1 Agonist Drugs

Presented by Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RDN

The rise of GLP-1 agonist drugs will continue. As clinicians, it’s important to be able to articulate evidence-based guidance to your patients on how to make their experience with the drug (and off the drug) a successful one. Further, understanding dietary patterns that are close in mechanism will also be critical for those patients who cannot consider these drugs due to side effects or cost. During this webinar presentation, Registered Dietitian Kristin Kirkpatrick will break down the most important dietary considerations for your patients, as well as practical tips on implementation.

Navigating Changing Tides in the Weight Loss Industry with Confidence: Embracing Trends While Anchoring to What Matters Most

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

There are many trends impacting the weight loss industry today resulting in uncertainty and increased competition. This webinar will sort out all of the latest developments and emphasize how to turn these changes into opportunities for growth and stability in your weight loss practice. In addition, this presentation will address what practitioners should anchor to so they can confidently navigate these industry-wide shifts while remaining focused on their patients and practice.

The Gut/Brain Connection to Mood & Obesity

Presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

Over the past few years, there’s been more attention to the gut microbiome and the numerous connections it has with diseases, as well as other body processes. With the increasing link between the gut microbiome and its connection to obesity and mood stabilization, how do we, as practitioners, help to optimize this contributing factor? What are the details and what do we currently know? How do you evaluate and the various options to help maximize a healthy gut? We’ll talk through these and more during this exciting webinar.

A Comprehensive Approach to Treating Obesity with the VLCD and Meal Replacements

Presented by Christopher Case, MD

Our understanding of the pathophysiology and treatment of obesity continues to evolve with new tools in the armamentarium. The Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) utilizing meal replacements and a multidisciplinary team approach continues to be one of the gold standards. This presentation will review the current treatment paradigm and new research with the VLCD.

Four Pillars of a Successful Weight Loss and Lifestyle Medicine Program

Presented by Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD, FAAFP

In this webinar, presented by Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD, FAAFP, participants will discover the impact of integrating the key factors that influence a weight loss patient’s ability to move from simply going through the motions of life to thriving and living life to the fullest.

Pros and Cons of the Top 4 Business Models for Adding or Expanding Weight Loss Services in Your Practice

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

There are many reasons why you may be motivated to add or expand weight loss services in your practice. This webinar sorts out preliminary considerations and reviews in detail the top 4 business models that, while evolving somewhat due to current trends, have proven to be effective over time. The webinar also includes a review of the most common pitfalls to avoid that can negatively affect your success. All participants will also receive a complimentary team checklist for successfully expanding or adding any new product or service into your weight loss practice.

Helping Your Patients Become More Active: Overcoming the Barriers to Exercising

Presented by Edward Abramson, PhD

Physical activity has demonstrable benefits for medical and psychological well-being and it’s critical for successful weight loss maintenance. Despite these benefits, many weight loss patients remain sedentary and resist recommendations to become more active. This webinar will offer suggestions for overcoming patient objections, increasing their motivation to become more active, and offer sample activities for habitually sedentary patients.

Optimizing Health from the Inside Out: How Daily Stress Impacts Patients Struggling with Weight

Presented by Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD

In this complimentary webinar, Dr. Phillip Snider will discuss how stress, eating, and exercise affect your patients with obesity. He’ll identify ways that stress shapes the habits of your patients, and how it impacts the brain and body. Finally, Snider will review strategies to help you treat your patients struggling with weight effectively by assisting them to overcome their habits, heal their bodies, and prevent further harm.

Current Changes & New Opportunities in the Weight Loss Industry

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Karol Clark, MSN, RN, is a best-selling author who has a passion for helping physicians integrate effective, profitable weight loss services and retail sales into their practice while improving patient outcomes and enjoying the journey along the way. Her use of non-traditional (easy to implement) medical marketing strategies, along with her dedication to a positive ROI makes her a uniquely different and sought-after weight loss business consultant. Karol is the CEO of Weight Loss Practice Builder and the exclusive membership program for weight loss practitioners, www.BariatricBusinessBoss.com. She has more than 20 years of experience working with surgical and medical weight loss patients and assisting physicians build an enjoyable bariatric practice.

Understanding Food Addiction and Practical Ideas for Helping Patients Manage It and Professionals Treat It

Presented by Jeremy Clorfene, Ph.D.

Jeremy Clorfene, Ph.D., is licensed clinical psychologist who trained at Rush Medical Center in Chicago and now is in private practice in Lincolnshire, IL. He works with adults and older teens treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and specializes in health psychology (obesity, diabetes, heart disease), and sports psychology.

10 Tips for Opening (or Expanding) Your Medical and/or Surgical Weight Loss Practice

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

If you have been considering opening a new medical and/or surgical weight loss practice, expanding your existing practice, or simply improving the functionality and profitability of your current practice, this webinar is for you. After helping numerous practitioners across the U.S. open or expand their medical and/or surgical weight loss practices and position them for optimal performance, best-selling author Karol Clark shares information that will help you avoid common pitfalls and set yourself up for success.

Barriers to Access Medical Care for Patients with Obesity

Presented by Joynita R. Nicholson, DO, AOBFP, DABOM, FOMA

This webinar highlights the major challenges patients with obesity experience when they pursue medical care to improve their health. If obesity is not properly addressed, our nation will continue to lose valuable lives precipitously and our health system will continue to lose billions of dollars each year. Attendees will be enlightened with impactful strategies they can implement into their practices to promote a positive work environment, produce a positive patient experience and provide better care for patients with this chronic disease.

The Evidence behind Intermittent Fasting and Low Calorie Diets for Weight Loss

Presented by Tonya F. Turner, MPH, RDN, LDN, CSOWM

Intermittent fasting has gained popularity over the last couple of years for its potential health benefits and assistance with weight loss. During this webinar, different approaches to intermittent fasting will be discussed, as well as how patients can use these approaches to assist with weight loss or maintenance. The webinar will also offer an evaluation of the evidence behind intermittent fasting diets to provide clinicians with sound evidence as to pros and cons of using these techniques for patient populations.

Virtual Care for Patients with Obesity

Presented by Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD, FAAFP

Dr. Phillip Snider teaches family medicine and osteopathic principles at VCOM. He is a board-certified as a family medicine physician and also as a bariatric (weight loss) physician. Before going to medical school and doing his residency in Phoenix, AZ, he was a registered dietitian and personal trainer where he grew up in Greensboro, NC. For the past 30 years, Dr. Snider has been teaching patients how to avoid the perils of modern-day living and take charge of their own health. enjoyable bariatric practice.

5 Ways to Create Better Connections With Your Weight Loss Patients

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Karol Clark, MSN, RN, is a best-selling author who has a passion for helping physicians integrate effective, profitable weight loss services and retail sales into their practice while improving patient outcomes and enjoying the journey along the way. Her use of non-traditional (easy to implement) medical marketing strategies, along with her dedication to a positive ROI makes her a uniquely different and sought-after weight loss business consultant. Karol is the CEO of Weight Loss Practice Builder and the exclusive membership program for weight loss practitioners, www.BariatricBusinessBoss.com. She has more than 20 years of experience working with surgical and medical weight loss patients and assisting physicians build an enjoyable bariatric practice.

How To Overcome Common Sales Objections In A Weight Loss Practice

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Karol Clark, MSN, RN, is a best-selling author who has a passion for helping physicians integrate effective, profitable weight loss services and retail sales into their practice while improving patient outcomes and enjoying the journey along the way. Her use of non-traditional (easy to implement) medical marketing strategies, along with her dedication to a positive ROI makes her a uniquely different and sought-after weight loss business consultant. Karol is the CEO of Weight Loss Practice Builder and the exclusive membership program for weight loss practitioners, www.BariatricBusinessBoss.com. She has more than 20 years of experience working with surgical and medical weight loss patients and assisting physicians build an enjoyable bariatric practice.

Obesity & Sleep Apnea

Presented by Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD

Dr. Mekhala Chandra is an Internal medicine board and Obesity medicine certified physician currently practicing in Sacramento, CA. She received her medical degree from BVP University, Pune in India and completed her residency from California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco in 2016.  She also practices hospital-based medicine, works as a consultant, and is a frequent contributor to various media outlets. She has a deep interest in the identification and treatment of metabolic disease and how this condition contributes to increased morbidity and mortality.

How to Future Proof Your Weight Loss Practice for Stability & Growth in 2022 & Beyond

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN 

Karol Clark, MSN, RN, is a best-selling author who has a passion for helping physicians integrate effective, profitable weight loss services and retail sales into their practice while improving patient outcomes and enjoying the journey along the way. Her use of non-traditional (easy to implement) medical marketing strategies, along with her dedication to a positive ROI makes her a uniquely different and sought-after weight loss business consultant. Karol is the CEO of Weight Loss Practice Builder and the exclusive membership program for weight loss practitioners, www.BariatricBusinessBoss.com. She has more than 20 years of experience working with surgical and medical weight loss patients and assisting physicians build an enjoyable bariatric practice.

Medical Aesthetic Options After Weight Loss

Presented by John Hernried, MD

John Hernried, MD, FACP, of the Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss, discusses medical aesthetic options after weight loss.

Getting to your Patient’s Personal “Why” — Identifying & Employing Motivations for Weight Loss

Presented by Katie Chapmon, MS, RD

As someone approaches weight loss, it’s sometimes difficult to get on board, stay motivated and in tune. By personalizing the journey and helping your patient discover their inspiration, you’ll help bring their health in focus for the long run. In this webinar, you’ll walk away with tips and tricks on helping someone get to their personal why and using that to motivate their weight loss pathway.

Strategies for Dealing with the Challenging Weight Loss Patient

Presented by Claudia Huegel, MD

Ever have a weight loss patient in front of you that just cannot seem to get out of their own way? Ever have patients who seem to do everything right but still their weight won’t budge? Many of your patients are coming to you because they need your help and professional expertise but sometimes it can be difficult to deal with these challenging patients. This webinar will review some of the behavioral, emotional, and medical reasons weight management patients get stuck. By the end, you will feel confident that you have strategies and solutions to have your patients walk away with faith in you and themselves to improve their health and their lives.

Hot Summertime Tips for Avoiding Slow Times in your Weight Loss Practice

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

While weight loss may not be top of mind for many people in the summer, it doesn’t mean your practice has to experience a lull in weight loss patient visits or revenue. During this webinar, we will share some creative ‘tried and true’ tips for keeping obesity treatment services and products in demand no matter what the season. And, all registrants will receive a checklist of tips with everything in one place for easier implementation!

Common Characteristics & Best Practices of Successful Weight Management Programs

Presented by Jay Satinksy

Jay Satinsky has worked hands-on with leading health care providers to launch, develop and grow medical obesity treatment programs. As such, he has developed indispensable knowledge and experience in the sales and business aspects of weight management. In his role at Robard Corporation (www.Robard.com), Jay works with many of the largest hospital and health care systems in the country, as well as medical weight loss and bariatric surgery providers, commercial and franchise weight loss companies, large group practices and independent physicians. His vast experience in these varied distribution channels allows him to observe and understand the common characteristics and best practices that crossover each segment of a weight management business. The result — to the betterment of all his customers — is actionable, field-tested know-how that has allowed obesity treatment programs to grow and prosper for more than three decades. During this 30-minute webinar, Jay will dive into these commonalities during an event that’s not to be missed by any health care professional treating patients with obesity.

Behavioral Aspects of Obesity Management

Presented by Patrick M. O’Neil, Ph.D.

Transforming a patient’s diet is just one component of a multidisciplinary obesity treatment program. In order for there to be sustained weight loss, incorporating demonstrated behavioral strategies is critical to the program’s success. For this webinar, Medical University of South Carolina’s Dr. Patrick M. O’Neil invites fellow professionals to take a deep dive into behavioral aspects of obesity management.

Do As I Say: How to Handle the Non-Compliant Obesity Patient

Presented by Melinda J. Cail, MD, FAAFP

When it comes to treating obesity, one of the most common challenges health care providers face is patient compliance. During this complimentary 40-minute webinar, Melinda J. Cail, MD, FAAFP, will discuss how to better understand and handle non-compliant patients with obesity.

Practice Productivity: How to do More with Less while Positively Impacting your Team and Patient Weight Loss Outcomes

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

It happens to nearly everyone: You start your week with great goals, intentions and a plan of action. Then, at the end of the day, it seems as if all you did was put out fires. This cycle can be broken for you, your team and your patients with obesity. And the answer is usually not to throw more resources at the problem. In this complimentary webinar, Weight Loss Practice Builder CEO Karol Clark, MSN, RN, breaks down what practice productivity is all about and how you can do more with less while creating predictable peace and performance for you and your team while improving outcomes for your patients with obesity.

Safety and Efficacy of a Very Low Calorie Diet on Fatty Liver

Presented by Peter H. Jones, MD, FACP, FNLA

Some obesity-related diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension, are well known, not only in the medical community but also to the greater public. However, other health conditions with equally severe consequences are less frequently discussed — and unfortunately, those at high risk may be unaware of the potential impact. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and/or Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) linked to obesity are prime examples. In this webinar, Peter H. Jones, MD, FACP, FNLA, will discuss both conditions as well as the effects of a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) on patients with NAFLD and NASH.

Exercise Physiology and its Role in Treating Patients with Morbid Obesity

Presented by Nick Graves, BS, ACSM-Exercise Physiologist

Exercise is medicine, and it can help improve the many physiological changes caused by obesity. Join us for this complimentary webinar when INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital’s Exercise Physiologist, Nick Graves, discusses exercise and its countless benefits for your patients with obesity.

Treating Patients with Obesity: Four Pillars of a Successful Weight Loss Program

Presented by Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD

Health care providers on the front lines of obesity treatment face a multitude of challenges; however, there are foundational underpinnings of successful weight management programs that can be employed to drive an effective program for both patients and providers. Join The Guthrie Clinic’s Phillip Snider, DO, MS, RD, for a complimentary webinar during which he will share his personal, hands-on experience treating patients with obesity and running a successful medical weight loss program.

The Impact of Obesity and Diabetes on COVID-19 Infection

Presented by John Hernried, MD, FACP

It has been six long months since cities throughout the United States began initiating massive statewide shutdowns to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Since then, we have learned a lot about the disease and how it affects humans, but there still remains a great deal that we don’t know. During this complimentary webinar, Dr. John Hernried will review the newest information on the impact of obesity and diabetes on COVID-19 infection.

Obesity Trials: From the Metabolic Ward to the Clinic

Presented by Christopher Case, MD

Review recently published articles conducted in the metabolic wards. Discuss how to translate and implement these conclusions in the obesity clinic with practical weight maintenance and weight loss techniques

Leave Your Feelings at the Door: Handling the Feelings of You and Your Patients While Treating Obesity

Presented by Melinda J. Cail, MD, FAAFP

When it comes to treating patients with obesity, keeping feelings and emotions in check can be daunting for both the patient and health care provider. And, if you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Combined with the vulnerability that comes with treatment, there are many raw emotions in play. But if you can identify them, and learn how to constructively address them, it can lead to a positive and productive experience all the way around. To assist health care professionals with understanding the complex social, emotional, and physical nature of treating obesity, join Dr. Melinda Cail for this complimentary 30-minute webinar.

Techniques to Improve Obesity Program Retention, Outcomes & Profit

Presented by Christian Zamora

When treating obesity, heath care professionals will often cite retention as one of the biggest challenges they face on the road to better patient outcomes. However, keeping patients with obesity ‘on point’ is just one part of a bigger puzzle in a successful program. Patient retention also affects the profitability of a practice. During this complimentary webinar, Christian Zamora, Director of Marketing & Business Development for The Hernried Center for Medical Weight Loss, will discuss strategies and tactics to improve retention for better patient outcomes and optimal practice revenue.

Recognizing, Addressing and Treating Obesity in Women’s Health

Presented by Rachel Smith, CNM, ARNP

A multitude of women’s health issues, including infertility, perimenopause and depression, can be improved with moderate weight loss. However, health care providers rarely address these issues from that perspective. During this 30-minute webinar, Rachel Smith, CNM, ARNP, will discuss how health providers can overcome barriers to discussing weight issues with their patients.

Mindful Eating: How it can help your Patients with Obesity Change their Relationship with Food

Presented by Dr. Claudia Huegel

The effect of mindfulness on health continues to evolve as science delves deeper into the practice. As research and studies continue, how can health care professionals adopt mindfulness – or mindful eating – to help patients with obesity? During this complimentary webinar, Dr. Claudia Huegel reviews the current research.

Weight Loss Maintenance Strategies for Patients with Obesity

Presented by Christopher Case, MD

According to an article featured in Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy, “long-term weight management of obesity remains a very difficult task, associated with a high risk of failure and weight regain. However, many people report that they have successfully managed weight loss maintenance in the long-term.” In fact, a “multidisciplinary approach based on lifestyle modification has the potential to address several obstacles to reach the optimum long-term management of obesity.” Health care professionals looking learn more about how to improve lasting outcomes for patients with obesity are invited to view this 50-minute complimentary webinar, presented by Christopher Case, MD, a board certified endocrinologist practicing at Jefferson City Medical Group in Missouri.

Three Part Webinar Series: Rescuing Your Practice, Serving Your Patients with Obesity and Creating a Stronger Tomorrow

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

P1. Keeping Patients with Obesity Emotionally Engaged and on Track During Social Separation

P2. Serving Your Patients with Obesity: Social Messaging in the Age of Social Distancing

P3. Treating Obesity: Ensure Practice Viability Now & Create a Stronger, More Profitable Practice for the Future

Incorporating Medical Weight Loss into your Practice to Increase Satisfaction for you and your Patients

Presented by John Hernried, MD, FACP

As the obesity epidemic grows in scope, the medical treatment of patients with obesity is more vital than ever. Yet beyond improving patient health, quality of life, and outcomes, the benefits of adding medical obesity treatment services to a practice or hospital system are profound. By closing the loop on a referral system that allows health care professionals to consolidate the continuum of care throughout an organization, treating obesity can have a substantial impact on retention, referrals and revenue. During this 45-minute complimentary webinar, Dr. John Hernried – a leading voice in the treatment of obesity – will discuss the importance of addressing this mounting health crisis, and how the advantages of doing so – for both the patient and provider – are too significant to ignore.

Fat Shaming: Undressing the Body Bias in Medicine

Presented by Dr. Jen Caudle

As seen on the TODAY Show, Dr. Oz, CNN, FOX News, Rachael Ray, and more, Dr. Jen Caudle is one of the most visible physicians in America and appears in the homes of millions every week on television and in print discussing health topics. During this 50-minute webinar, Dr. Caudle will discuss “Fat Shaming: Undressing the Body Bias in Medicine,” a critically important topic for all health care providers who treat patients with obesity.

The Business of Bariatrics: Creating a Program that Generates Optimal Outcomes for Your Patients & Profitability for Your Practice

Presented by Karol Clark, MSN, RN

Based upon a case study for a weight loss center with a solo practitioner that consistently grosses revenues of $30K-$40K/month, best-selling author Karol Clark will take a deep dive into the business of bariatrics during this 45-minute webinar.

Talking to Patients about Obesity: Opening THAT Conversation

Presented by Angela Golden, DNP, FAANP

Initiating a conversation about a patient’s weight can be challenging. Discussing obesity can be an awkward and difficult conversation for both parties — but the evidence is clear and unavoidable: A health care provider’s recommendation to a patient to address their weight is unquestionably effective. To alleviate some of the potential discomfort in having these talks with your patients, Angela Golden will explore multiple techniques to initiate a conversation with your patients about obesity.

Webinar: The Importance, Safety & Effectiveness of Meal Replacements in the Treatment of Obesity: A Dietitian’s Perspective

Presented by Heather Boyd, RDN, CSOWM, CDE

Heather Boyd, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Specialist in Weight Management and Obesity, and a Certified Diabetes Educator from Frederick Memorial Hospital’s Medical Weight Loss Program in Frederick, Maryland, discusses the use of meal replacements in the treatment of patients with obesity.