How to start a weight loss practice

Sunday, November 10, 2024, 12-5pm ET

This course is for clinicians interested in starting their own medical weight loss practice. Clinicians of all backgrounds—NPs (nurse practitioners), PAs (physician associates/physician assistants), and MDs/DOs (physicians)—are welcome to join.

You will receive a step-by-step guide on how to set up a successful cash-pay practice.


Highlights

✔ How to comply with regulations
✔ How to market a weight loss practice
✔ How to price your services
✔ How to establish relationships with compounding pharmacies

Topics covered

Legal and compliance

  • LLC formation (or PLLC/PC)

  • State and federal laws for weight loss practices

  • Pending legislation related to GLP-1 medications

  • Understanding and obtaining malpractice insurance

  • Plus, free templates for legal consent forms

Marketing & growth

  • Building a professional website to attract patients

  • Marketing strategies and implementation

  • Creating a compelling service offering

  • Pricing for cash-based services

  • Membership vs. package vs. fee-for-service models

  • Ancillary income opportunities

  • Plus, free templates for flyers, business cards, and posting on social media

Practice operations

  • Recommended EMR & practice software

  • Recommended vendors, including compounding pharmacies and labs

  • Choosing between telehealth-only, brick-and-mortar, or a hybrid model

  • Financial planning, including revenue potential and budgeting

  • Tools for providing nutritional, exercise, and lifestyle support

  • Plus, free financial calculator

Join a group of like-minded clinicians who hold each other accountable and help along the way

 Frequently asked questions

  • For community building, we ask that all participants join during the scheduled time. However, the course will be recorded and can be accessed indefinitely.

  • Yes, the course will be recorded. You can access it whenever you'd like.

  • Yes, we will cover effective marketing strategies to help you increase patient volume.

  • No, unfortunately, we do not offer CME credits at this time.

  • All course participants will be added to an exclusive community to stay in touch, learn from one another, and hold each other accountable.

  • Consider joining as a practice launch partner with Otto Health. You can find more information here.

  • Yes. If this date doesn't work for you, please email us. We're actively working on adding more dates.

  • The course consists of live sessions and independent learning. Expect to commit around 12 hours total.

  • Yes, you'll gain access to templates for consent forms, pricing models, marketing materials, and more.

  • No, this course is designed for both experienced clinicians and those new to weight loss practices.

  • You'll have access to the instructors during live sessions, plus a community of peers to network and exchange ideas.