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Business Wire
11-06-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
LucyRx and Personify Health Join Forces to Tackle Rising Employer GLP-1 Costs with Proven, Member-Centered Solutions
BETHESDA, Md. & PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LucyRx, an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefits manager (PBM), and Personify Health ®, the company making healthier easier, today announced a strategic partnership to offer employers a more personalized, clinically grounded approach to GLP-1 medication management and weight care. Together, the two companies are helping employers navigate the rising demand and cost of GLP-1 medications with a model that prioritizes member success and long-term cost management for employers. Share Through the partnership, LucyRx and Personify Health will deliver an integrated solution that combines pharmacy benefit strategy with personalized support from GLP-1-trained coaches, individualized care plans for medication management, and education from Personify's Transform Weight Management solution. This holistic program provides members with tailored, coach-led guidance, encouragement and resources to effectively manage their weight and medication. Together, the two companies are helping employers navigate the rising demand and cost of GLP-1 medications with a model that prioritizes member success and long-term cost management for employers. The partnership is especially impactful for health systems and mission-driven employers, where clinical quality and financial accountability go hand in hand. The new LucyRx/Personify Health joint effort builds on the success employers are already experiencing using LucyRx for GLP-1 management. For example, an 11,000 life employer group has recorded: An average weight loss per member of 22 pounds in 12 weeks. 40% improvement in medication adherence. $3.2 million in total health care savings. 90% member-reported satisfaction and improved well-being. 'Employers have an incredible opportunity to reduce long-term health care costs through successful weight management programs like ours,' said David Blair, CEO of LucyRx. 'Partnering with Personify Health allows us to deliver precisely what employers and their members need to be successful and ultimately healthier, which is our primary goal. This collaboration reflects our belief that smarter pharmacy benefits should always prioritize the people we serve.' Key elements of the joint GLP-1 strategy include: Targeted prior authorization standards designed to ensure therapy reaches those who will benefit most. Real-time clinical reviews and benefit optimization powered by LucyIQ™, LucyRx's proprietary AI platform. Personalized support from certified health coaches from Personify Health. Menopause-specific care pathways and behavioral health support from LucyRx. Structured step-down protocols to optimize long-term outcomes. 'Roughly 9% of the U.S. population is predicted to become GLP-1 users by 2030 – that's 30 million people. The growing need for chronic condition support and increasing expectations for employer-sponsored GLP-1 benefits offerings have driven employers to rethink their approach,' said Jeffrey Jacques, MD, chief medical officer at Personify Health. 'Together with LucyRx, we are providing members with meaningful wrap-around support that gives them the tools and education they need for long-lasting, healthy lifestyles – whether using a weight management medication or not.' About LucyRx LucyRx is an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) redefining prescription care. Fueled by innovation and decades of leadership experience, LucyRx delivers better outcomes through its integrated specialty network, formulary marketplace, and next-day home delivery solutions. Powered by its proprietary AI platform, LucyIQ™, the company provides real-time insights that support evidence-based clinical decisions, clear pricing, and exceptional service from U.S.-based pharmacy technicians. Partnering with more than 60,000 pharmacies, LucyRx serves over 1,200 clients nationwide. This is prescription care, brilliantly reimagined. Learn more at About Personify Health Personify Health empowers diverse and unique businesses – and diverse and unique people – to engage more deeply in health at a lower cost. By bringing modern third party administration, holistic wellbeing, and navigation solutions together, all in one place, we have created the industry's first and only personalized health platform. With global operations and decades of experience (formerly Virgin Pulse and HealthComp), the company engages and empowers people to live healthier lives. Through our proprietary combination of data-driven personalization, science-backed methodology, and concierge-level clinical expertise, our end-to-end platform makes it easier to proactively address people's chronic care to everyday needs. With a personalized, engaging, and powerfully simple experience, we are redefining industry expectations and what it means to manage health. Learn more at
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LucyRx and Personify Health Join Forces to Tackle Rising Employer GLP-1 Costs with Proven, Member-Centered Solutions
The combined offering provides employers with a proven approach to GLP-1s, including managing costs, supporting member wellbeing, and reducing long-term health risks BETHESDA, Md. & PROVIDENCE, R.I., June 11, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LucyRx, an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefits manager (PBM), and Personify Health®, the company making healthier easier, today announced a strategic partnership to offer employers a more personalized, clinically grounded approach to GLP-1 medication management and weight care. Through the partnership, LucyRx and Personify Health will deliver an integrated solution that combines pharmacy benefit strategy with personalized support from GLP-1-trained coaches, individualized care plans for medication management, and education from Personify's Transform Weight Management solution. This holistic program provides members with tailored, coach-led guidance, encouragement and resources to effectively manage their weight and medication. Together, the two companies are helping employers navigate the rising demand and cost of GLP-1 medications with a model that prioritizes member success and long-term cost management for employers. The partnership is especially impactful for health systems and mission-driven employers, where clinical quality and financial accountability go hand in hand. The new LucyRx/Personify Health joint effort builds on the success employers are already experiencing using LucyRx for GLP-1 management. For example, an 11,000 life employer group has recorded: An average weight loss per member of 22 pounds in 12 weeks. 40% improvement in medication adherence. $3.2 million in total health care savings. 90% member-reported satisfaction and improved well-being. "Employers have an incredible opportunity to reduce long-term health care costs through successful weight management programs like ours," said David Blair, CEO of LucyRx. "Partnering with Personify Health allows us to deliver precisely what employers and their members need to be successful and ultimately healthier, which is our primary goal. This collaboration reflects our belief that smarter pharmacy benefits should always prioritize the people we serve." Key elements of the joint GLP-1 strategy include: Targeted prior authorization standards designed to ensure therapy reaches those who will benefit most. Real-time clinical reviews and benefit optimization powered by LucyIQ™, LucyRx's proprietary AI platform. Personalized support from certified health coaches from Personify Health. Menopause-specific care pathways and behavioral health support from LucyRx. Structured step-down protocols to optimize long-term outcomes. "Roughly 9% of the U.S. population is predicted to become GLP-1 users by 2030 – that's 30 million people. The growing need for chronic condition support and increasing expectations for employer-sponsored GLP-1 benefits offerings have driven employers to rethink their approach," said Jeffrey Jacques, MD, chief medical officer at Personify Health. "Together with LucyRx, we are providing members with meaningful wrap-around support that gives them the tools and education they need for long-lasting, healthy lifestyles – whether using a weight management medication or not." About LucyRx LucyRx is an independent, next-generation pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) redefining prescription care. Fueled by innovation and decades of leadership experience, LucyRx delivers better outcomes through its integrated specialty network, formulary marketplace, and next-day home delivery solutions. Powered by its proprietary AI platform, LucyIQ™, the company provides real-time insights that support evidence-based clinical decisions, clear pricing, and exceptional service from U.S.-based pharmacy technicians. Partnering with more than 60,000 pharmacies, LucyRx serves over 1,200 clients nationwide. This is prescription care, brilliantly reimagined. Learn more at About Personify Health Personify Health empowers diverse and unique businesses – and diverse and unique people – to engage more deeply in health at a lower cost. By bringing modern third party administration, holistic wellbeing, and navigation solutions together, all in one place, we have created the industry's first and only personalized health platform. With global operations and decades of experience (formerly Virgin Pulse and HealthComp), the company engages and empowers people to live healthier lives. Through our proprietary combination of data-driven personalization, science-backed methodology, and concierge-level clinical expertise, our end-to-end platform makes it easier to proactively address people's chronic care to everyday needs. With a personalized, engaging, and powerfully simple experience, we are redefining industry expectations and what it means to manage health. Learn more at View source version on Contacts LucyRx Media Contact Tricia Bancroft516-241-6157press@ Personify Health Media Contact Julie
Scotsman
04-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Taylor Wimpey named Large Home Builder of the Year at Homes for Scotland Awards
Taylor Wimpey is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Home Builder of the Year in the Large Builder category at the annual Homes for Scotland Awards Ceremony. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... This accolade recognises the exceptional achievements of both Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, celebrating their commitment to excellence in housebuilding. The judging panel evaluated various aspects of housebuilding, including company ethos and approach, quality, the volume of new homes delivered, customer service, innovation, health and safety, and sustainability. Taylor Wimpey's ability to consistently deliver high-quality homes while excelling in all these areas has earned this well-deserved recognition. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Gavin Hamilton, Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland, expressed his pride in the achievement: "This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams right across Scotland. We are committed to delivering high-quality homes that meet the needs of our customers while maintaining the highest standards in sustainability and innovation." Gavin Hamilton (MD for Taylor Wimpey East Scotland); David McClure (Senior Site Manager - Castle Gate, Maidenhill) and David Blair (Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland David Blair, Managing Director for Taylor Wimpey West Scotland, echoed this sentiment: "Being recognised as 'Home Builder of the Year' is a fantastic achievement for our business. It reflects the passion and commitment of our teams across the country, who work tirelessly to create homes that enhance communities and improve lives."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Battle Lines: Israel's new offensive to seize 'all' of Gaza
As Israel launches a new offensive in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares the goal is full control of the Strip, a move that could signal the war's final phase. We speak to The Telegraph's David Blair about what this means for Israel's military strategy, international support, and the deepening humanitarian Britain and the EU sign a new trade and defence pact that could open the door to billions in European defence funding — and as centrists outperform expectations in European elections, questions rise over whether the populist wave is finally losing steam. Listen to Battle Lines using the audio player in this article or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favourite podcast app. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Battle Lines: Israel's new offensive to seize 'all' of Gaza
As Israel launches a new offensive in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declares the goal is full control of the Strip, a move that could signal the war's final phase. We speak to The Telegraph's David Blair about what this means for Israel's military strategy, international support, and the deepening humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Britain and the EU sign a new trade and defence pact that could open the door to billions in European defence funding — and as centrists outperform expectations in European elections, questions rise over whether the populist wave is finally losing steam.
