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Form Health's Chief Medical Officer featured in NEJM Catalyst

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September 20, 2021

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March 14, 2024

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Form Health

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Science-based weight loss

Form Health pairs patients with a doctor and dietitian to achieve their weight loss goals.

Form Health's CMO Dr. Florencia Halperin featured in NEJM Catalyst

Our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Florenica Halperin co-authored an article in the latest issue of NEJM Catalyst Innovations in Care Delivery with Nichola Davis titled "Obesity’s Dual Impact: Poor Patient Health and Higher Costs", read it here.

"I do think we’re seeing a shift in how the industry views obesity, with greater recognition of the complicated nature of its causes and better strategies for its management.” - Dr. Florencia Halperin

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Form Health

Form Health is a virtual obesity medicine clinic founded in 2019 that provides science-based obesity care to help patients achieve their weight loss and health goals. Patients have the opportunity to achieve sustainable weight loss by working closely with an American Board of Obesity Medicine physician and a Registered Dietitian who is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management. Each Care Team develops a personalized treatment plan based on a comprehensive review of their medical history that includes behavioral support, nutrition, physical activity, and medication, if appropriate.