How Noom Is Reducing GLP-1 Side Effects (#454)

How Noom Is Reducing GLP-1 Side Effects (#454)

Author: Healthcare Rap Media September 16, 2025 Duration: 30:34

Noom CEO Geoff Cook and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeffrey Egler highlight early results from the company’s microdosing program, the changes that happen as GLP-1's continue to dominate much of the public conversation about weight loss, and what physicians think about it all. 

All that, plus the Flava of the Week about leadership changes at CVS Health. Who is in, who is out, and what do the changes signal about the retail giant’s direction in the near term? 

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For eight years running, Healthcare Rap has carved out a unique and essential space in the audio landscape, consistently ranking among the world's most-listened podcasts. Hosts Jared Johnson and Zain Ismail, from Shift Forward Health, steer conversations that fundamentally shift the perspective on health from a system-focused model to one built around the individual's experience. Each episode digs into the practical innovations and emerging strategies that are finally bridging the long-standing divide between reactive sick care and proactive, preventive well-being. You'll hear from the founders, executives, and thinkers who are actively redesigning what healthcare can be, moving it beyond clinic walls and into daily life. This isn't theoretical discussion; it's a frontline report on the business of health, fitness, and consumer empowerment. The longevity of this podcast-hitting 500 episodes-is a testament to its relevance, offering healthcare leaders and curious listeners alike a sustained look at the evolving playbook for a more human-centered system. Tune in for candid analysis and stories that put the consumer's point of view at the very center of the health conversation.
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