WeightWatchers to Acquire Sequence, a Digital Health Platform for Clinical Weight Management

First-of-Its-Kind Weight Management Solution to Pair WeightWatchers Proven Nutrition and Behavioral Science with the Sequence Clinical Platform WW International, Inc. (WeightWatchers, WW, or the Company) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Weekend Health, Inc., d/b/a Sequence, a subscription telehealth platform offering access to healthcare providers specializing in chronic weight management. Sequence seamlessly integrates the patient and clinician experience for ongoing clinical care and medication management, while providing high-touch support in navigating the insurance approval process. Obesity is a complex, chronic condition, and, for some, prescription medications can be helpful in addressing the biological components of obesity. Medical experts recommend pairing these medications with a science-backed lifestyle modification program for long-term weight management and overall health. “As science advances rapidly, we know there is a significant opportunity to improve outcomes for those using medications. Clinical interventions require better education, access, care management, community, and the integration of a complementary lifestyle program for best results. It is our responsibility, as the trusted leader in weight management, to support those interested in exploring if medications are right for them,” said Sima Sistani, CEO at WeightWatchers. “WeightWatchers’ nutrition and behavior-change program can provide the support needed to help people bu...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Health IT Company Healthcare IT Clinical Intervention d/b/a Sequence Dr. Gary Foster Health IT Acquisitions Healthcare M&A obesity Rémi Cossart Sima Sistani Telehealth Weekend Health Weekend Health Inc. Weight Management Weigh Source Type: blogs