Our Midwest/Central Medical Director Britta Reierson, MD, FAAFP, Diplomat Obesity Med was featured in this Verywell article about some of the latest updates in obesity medicine treatment and how a greater emphasis on developing oral options would improve access. “There needs to be a broadened toolkit available because we know that this treatment isn't one-size-fits-all across the board," Dr. Reierson said. "We need to focus more time and energy in developing GLP-1s in an oral form to make this [treatment] more sustainable, because there is a crisis in supply and demand with the injectables." You can read the full article here!: https://lnkd.in/ePKGDfBp
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Meet knownwell, weight-inclusive healthcare for all.
About us
Have you ever dreaded going to the doctor, knowing you're in for a lecture? Us too. That’s why we created knownwell. At knownwell, we look past the scale to see our patients. We offer weight-inclusive healthcare for all and provide evidence-based medicine that supports your unique goals. Whether you need primary care or are focused on your metabolic health, we are here to serve you with warmth and expertise. We will treat you with empathy, patience, and respect, listen to you, and empower you to make informed decisions about your health journey with us. Let us take care of you and change the landscape of healthcare together.
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www.knownwell.co
External link for knownwell
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- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
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- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2022
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Boston, MA, US
Employees at knownwell
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John Frager
Chief Growth Officer @ Knownwell
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Angela Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Founder and Chief Medical Officer knownwell. Bringing weight inclusive healthcare to all
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Jill Day MSN, NP-C
Nurse Practitioner and Director of Clinical Development @ knownwell
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Chris Spelman
Head of Corporate Operations at knownwell
Updates
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Please check out this Forbes article spotlighting health and nutrition tips from knownwell's amazing RD Ariana Wood MS, RD, LDN! Thank you for everything you do for our community and patients Ariana!
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What Should I Eat Before And After Exercise?
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Thank you so much Lauren West-Rosenthal for sharing your amazing story, and for including our Founder and CEO Brooke Boyarsky Pratt's journey that led her to found knownwell and bring vital weight-inclusive healthcare to patients around the country.
Last year, I published a deeply personal essay in The Cut about my decision to have weight loss surgery - and keep it a secret from almost everyone in my life (it’s in my profile if you’d like to read). The piece delved into what it was like trying to keep up the ruse that I “woke up thin” and how gaining back some of the weight - even with the shame - ultimately set me free to be more open about my struggles. I was blown away by the response after that essay was put out into the world in April of 2023. I heard from strangers, friends, family members and colleagues. One such was an editor at Slate Magazine - the truly talented Shannon Palus - who knew I had more to say, more to share, more to explore, more to research and more voices - such as the incredible Brooke Boyarsky Pratt - to bring into the conversation about what weight loss and what gain does to us mentally. Thank you Brooke for truly “getting it” and all the work you’re doing with knownwell. And thank you Mary Dobson, LMFT, CEDS and Dr. Morgan Francis for your amazing insight that added context, reassurance and empathy into the piece. So proud to have this byline and opportunity- I truly hope it helps others struggling with what their brain says about their body versus reality so they can start to see what really matters! #bodyimage #weight #weightloss #weightgain
I Lost a Huge Amount of Weight. I Didn’t Anticipate the Outcome.
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Check out this incredible Fortune article on our Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Angela Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM who discusses her own health journey and how the mission of bringing essential metabolic healthcare to all patients who need it, drives her work at knownwell. "I cofounded knownwell, a metabolic health company focusing on comprehensive obesity and primary care, to give people like myself a place to feel seen and heard," Dr. Fitch told Fortune. "Even I, an obesity medicine specialist, needed a village—top doctors, dietitians, trainers, and more—to get me to where I am on my health journey today. I hope to be part of that village for others." We are so incredibly proud of the work Dr. Fitch does for all her patients, if you have a minute today, please give the article a read!: https://lnkd.in/eKPzVe8U
I’m an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They’re no fad
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knownwell's VP of Product Mike Gleichman was on Concept to Care's podcast to discuss his personal product management journey, how knownwell strategically uses AI to enhance clinical decision-making, and our recent acquisition of Alfie Health. Please check out the episode! Thank you, Mike for everything you do for knownwell and our patients!
We're thrilled to announce that the latest episode of Concept to Care is now live! 🎉 In this episode, our hosts Angela Suthrave and Omar Mousa sit down with Mike Gleichman, VP of Product at knownwell, to delve into his journey from professional services to product management and the innovative weight-inclusive care model at knownwell. Here's a sneak peek into the discussion: 🔍 Mike’s transition from professional services at athenahealth to product management, highlighting the importance of transferable skills and strategic career moves 🔍 Mike’s perspective on product operations to support product managers effectively 🔍 Leveraging OKRs for alignment and strategic decision-making 🔍 knownwell’s comprehensive care model and proactive strategies for addressing weight stigma in healthcare 🔍 Achieving product-market fit with exceptionally high Net Promoter Scores and continuous improvement 🔍 Building a written culture to ensure clarity and consistency in strategic decisions 🔍 Effective user testing processes at knownwell for both software and patient experience 🔍 Strategic use of AI in the technology stack and the recent acquisition of Alfie to enhance clinical decision support Tune in now to hear how Mike uses his unique blend of creativity and analytical thinking to integrate technology with empathetic care, driving healthcare innovation. 💪 Listen now 👇 Apple: https://lnkd.in/dbTpAj-M Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dkwjBUmf Overcast: https://lnkd.in/dQ5-evnf Pocketcast: https://lnkd.in/dGTHFY29 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dYQbPc8i Read this episode's insights on our Substack: https://lnkd.in/dPr6knmr Visit our website for more details and resources: https://lnkd.in/dqe67aCF
Concept to Care: Mike Gleichman, VP of Product at knownwell and Former Executive Director of Product at CVS Health on Apple Podcasts
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We are so excited to announce some fantastic new updates to the knownwell leadership team and care efforts today! We have acquired Alfie Health, an online precision medical and obesity management program that uses AI to generate evidence-based recommendations for weight management. Alfie’s CEO and Founder, Alexander Singh, will also be joining the knownwell team as Head of Analytics. knownwell is also bringing onboard James Chaukos as our new Chief Operating Officer and John Frager as Chief Growth Officer. We are so thrilled to have these talented and experienced innovators joining our leadership team and to work together to continue delivering on knownwell’s promise of providing high quality care to all who need it, without bias or shame. You can read more about our combination with Alfie and our leadership team here: https://lnkd.in/e3pdYYPN We are just at the start of our mission to bring empathetic and weight-inclusive care to patients throughout the United States. If you are interested in joining that effort, please check out the current open positions on our careers page, including a VP of Clinical Operations position: https://lnkd.in/ewzwu-hS
knownwell Acquires Alfie Health, Builds C-Suite to Expand Access to Tailored, Cost-Effective Obesity Treatment Enabled by AI
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Our Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer Angela Fitch MD, FACP, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM joined Slate Magazine's podcast to discuss how the medical industry has made advances in the care available to patients living with obesity, but there is still significant work to do. Healthcare institutions are finally coming around to the facts of obesity and the necessity of improving access for patients, but more progress is needed to ensure that people are not faced with discrimination and shame when trying to access necessary healthcare. Listen to the discussion here!: https://lnkd.in/dXKz_PnV
How Obesity Became a Disease and Still Held on to the Stigma
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Thank you to Forbes for highlighting knownwell's mission to bring empathetic and weight-inclusive care to all patients! We are so proud of the care we currently provide to patients in New England and Texas and cannot wait to continue to serve more people across the country! “The downside of all the media focus on anti-obesity medications is we’re losing the bigger story, which is these patients don’t want to go to the doctor,” Our CEO Brooke Boyarsky Pratt told Forbes. “[The challenge is] creating better environments for them to do so.” "What gets me up in the morning and keeps me up at night is this idea that, five years from now, regardless of where you live in America, if you’re someone who has ever faced stigma about your weight or you live in a larger body, then knownwell is the obvious healthcare home you can choose to be in,” Pratt said. “We’re a place that really is built for you and will treat you like a person—not just a number on a scale.” https://lnkd.in/ecbdxc54
How Knownwell Is Providing More Accessible Healthcare To People Of Every Shape And Size
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Check out this great conversation with our CEO and Co-Founder Brooke Boyarsky Pratt as she shares her journey of founding knownwell and creating an empathetic and inclusive space for patients to get the care they deserve!
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