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Ep. 41 | Integrated Obesity Care: Tech, Teams, and Data That Matters

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Nina Crowley sits down with Dr. Michael Albert, Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Accomplish Health, to explore the future of integrated obesity care. They discuss how telehealth has transformed treatment delivery, the increasing relevance of body composition data, and the importance of sustainable, patient-centered approaches to chronic disease management. From the business realities of running a medical practice to navigating prior authorizations and the power of social media for advocacy, this episode is a practical, thoughtful roadmap for delivering modern obesity care with integrity and impact.

Key Takeaways

Telehealth is transforming obesity care, offering new models of access—but also introduces unique challenges, especially around body composition tracking.
Integrated, multidisciplinary care—mirroring the oncology model—is essential for truly personalized obesity treatment.
Body composition data matters more than just weight or BMI; it helps determine disease status and guides appropriate interventions.
The business side of care (billing, authorizations, reimbursement) is critical to sustainable practice—yet often overlooked in clinical training.
Data must be purposeful—too much information (like with CGMs) without meaningful use can lead to patient distress rather than empowerment.
Social media is a vital platform for patient education and professional advocacy—providers need to show up where patients are.
Sustainable care > “flash-in-the-pan” models—long-term solutions must recognize obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease.

About the Guest: Dr. Michael Albert

Dr. Michael Albert is a board-certified internal medicine physician and an expert in obesity medicine. He is the Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Accomplish Health, a telehealth-based obesity care practice focused on delivering long-term, comprehensive treatment solutions. Dr. Albert previously founded the medical weight loss program at Cedars-Sinai and co-hosts the Impossible Healthcare podcast. He’s also a leading voice in digital health advocacy, known for his accessible and evidence-based content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Dr. Albert’s clinical and digital leadership reflects his commitment to reshaping how we deliver obesity care—by integrating tech, data, and empathy.