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Ep. 42 | Embracing Midlife Changes: Menopause, Muscle Health, and Body Composition

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Episode Summary

In this episode of In the Know with Nina, Dr. Nina Crowley speaks with Sejal Desai, MPH, MBA, an experienced strategist in healthcare innovation and social impact. They explore how obesity care is evolving through cross-sector collaboration, innovative benefit design, and a focus on equity.

Sejal shares her insights on the importance of redefining health outcomes beyond the scale, what value-based care can look like for obesity treatment, and how employers, providers, and payers can work together to make meaningful change. This episode dives into health equity, the ROI of prevention, and the role of data in driving smarter, more compassionate care.

This episode is a must-listen for healthcare leaders, benefit designers, and anyone seeking to create more inclusive and effective obesity care systems.

Key Takeaways

Redesigning health benefits – Innovative programs are bridging gaps between employers, providers, and payers.
Equity as a priority – Obesity care must include historically excluded communities and be built with access in mind.
Beyond the scale – Health is more than weight. Let’s redefine success using quality of life and functional outcomes.
Collaboration is key – Industry change comes from shared goals, aligned incentives, and open communication.
Data with purpose – Metrics are powerful when tied to meaningful insights and measurable progress.

About Sejal Desai

Sejal Desai, MPH, MBA, is a strategic advisor and thought leader in healthcare innovation, social impact, and value-based care. With a background spanning the nonprofit, startup, and corporate sectors, she’s dedicated to redesigning health systems that are inclusive, equitable, and person-centered. Her work empowers organizations to rethink how health is measured, delivered, and sustained.