Outcomes by Design

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Outcomes by Design is Onsera Health’s flagship webinar and podcast series exploring one of healthcare’s most urgent questions: Why are we spending more — but achieving less? Each episode brings together clinical leaders, behavioral scientists, employers, and health system strategists to unpack the structural drivers behind rising cardiometabolic disease, obesity, and employer healthcare costs. Rather than focusing on symptoms or short-term savings, the series reframes health through a systems lens — examining prevention, predictive care, behavior change, and value-based design.

Episodes

  1. Episode 4: GLP-1s, Cost Pressure, and the Future of Drug Access

    May 14

    Episode 4: GLP-1s, Cost Pressure, and the Future of Drug Access

    Healthcare is hitting a breaking point—and it’s not where most people think. We’re seeing unprecedented demand for high-impact medications like GLP-1s 💉 At the same time, coverage is tightening, prior authorization is expanding, and access is becoming harder—not easier. So what’s really going on?! In this episode of Outcomes by Design, Kristin Baier MD sat down with Chronis Manolis, former Chief Pharmacy Officer at UPMC, to unpack the growing tension between access and affordability. A few takeaways: → Coverage isn’t just about price—it’s a response to system-wide cost pressure → Prior authorization is becoming a defining barrier to care → We’re restricting access to treatments that could reduce long-term costs → Medication alone isn’t the solution—support systems matter just as much And maybe... most importantly... we’ve been here before 📢 From statins to SSRIs, history shows us that high-demand therapies often start with resistance—and end as standard of care. The question is: how long will it take us to get there this time? If we want better outcomes, we need better coordination across pharma, health plans, employers, and care delivery. This isn’t a single-player problem—and it won’t be solved that way. ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/euD_6_P3 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/e4QQQQGP 🎵 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e5yhMx4a

    25 min
  2. Episode 3: Building a Weight Loss Strategy That Actually Delivers ROI

    Apr 15

    Episode 3: Building a Weight Loss Strategy That Actually Delivers ROI

    Episode 3: GLP-1s, Employee Wellbeing & the Future of Benefits | Featuring Samira Lowman (CHRO, Onsera) In this episode of Outcomes By Design, Kristin sits down with Samira Lowman, Chief Human Resources Officer at Onsera Health, to unpack one of the most important (and rapidly evolving) topics in employer healthcare: GLP-1 medications and weight loss benefits. As GLP-1s reshape the landscape of workforce health, HR leaders are being asked to make complex decisions—balancing cost, care, and long-term outcomes. Samira brings a unique perspective from the front lines, sharing how employers can think strategically about supporting employees while building sustainable, high-impact benefits programs. 🔑 What We Cover in This Episode - How to balance employee wellbeing investment vs. rising healthcare costs - The real ROI conversation behind GLP-1 coverage - Why focusing only on short-term costs can be a costly mistake - The biggest “watch outs” for CHROs evaluating weight loss solutions - What a best-in-class metabolic health benefit should look like in 2026 - Why support infrastructure (coaching, nutrition, care coordination) is critical beyond the medication itself - How employers can drive long-term behavior change and better outcomes - Why weight loss solutions still matter—even as GLP-1 drug prices evolve 💡 Key Takeaway Access to medication alone isn’t enough. Sustainable results—and real cost savings—come from comprehensive, coordinated support systems that drive adherence, behavior change, and long-term health outcomes. 👥 Who This Is For - HR Leaders & CHROs - Benefits Managers & Consultants - Employers navigating GLP-1 coverage decisions - Anyone interested in the future of population health and workplace wellbeing 📌 Final Thought from Samira “Long-term value creation means investing in employee wellbeing with sustainability in mind—not just quick wins. The right investment today drives meaningful cost savings tomorrow.” 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Outcomes By Design for more conversations at the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and innovation.

    19 min
  3. Episode 2: Advocacy & The Future of Obesity Care

    Mar 5

    Episode 2: Advocacy & The Future of Obesity Care

    Outcomes By Design: Advocacy and the Future of Obesity Care In this episode, Kristin Baier MD Baier is joined by Joe Nadglowski, President & CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition, for a powerful conversation about the state of obesity care. Together, they discuss: 🔹 Why obesity must be treated as a chronic disease — not a choice 🔹 The impact of weight bias in healthcare 🔹 Systemic barriers to accessing evidence-based treatment 🔹 What meaningful policy change could look like 🔹 And how advocacy is shaping the future of care This episode centers the patient voice and challenges us to rethink how systems, language, and coverage design influence outcomes. + follow us and turn episode reminders:

    38 min
  4. Episode 1: Why Metabolic Health Fails Without Systems

    Feb 16

    Episode 1: Why Metabolic Health Fails Without Systems

    Reframing Obesity: From Willpower to Chronic Disease Care Obesity isn’t a motivation problem. It’s a chronic, biologically driven disease — and treating it any other way is costing employers, health plans, and patients billions in realized spend without realized outcomes. Join Dr. Kristin Baier, Jeff Bernhard, and Lisa Schaffner, PhD as they break down: • Why traditional cost-containment strategies keep failing • The systems problem behind rising cardiometabolic risk • How employers can shift from reactive claims management to proactive risk design • What evidence-based obesity care should actually look like This is the conversation healthcare leaders need to be having.

    34 min
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Outcomes by Design is Onsera Health’s flagship webinar and podcast series exploring one of healthcare’s most urgent questions: Why are we spending more — but achieving less? Each episode brings together clinical leaders, behavioral scientists, employers, and health system strategists to unpack the structural drivers behind rising cardiometabolic disease, obesity, and employer healthcare costs. Rather than focusing on symptoms or short-term savings, the series reframes health through a systems lens — examining prevention, predictive care, behavior change, and value-based design.

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