Houston Obesity Partnership for Excellence

09/01/2026

Please let us know if you will be attending the later this month. HOPE would like to schedule a meet-up for its members in attendance and anyone in the Houston area wanting to learn more about HOPE.

09/01/2026

Checkout these great resources from the Obesity Action Coalition - OAC in recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness month.

September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and we want families to know they do not have to navigate childhood obesity alone.

This month, we’ll be sharing education, Thrive Together stories, Health Talks and practical tools to help children, teens and families feel more informed and supported. Childhood obesity is a complex chronic disease shaped by genetics, biology, environment and many other factors, and the Understanding Childhood Obesity brochure is a helpful place to start: bit.ly/4xRaULR

09/01/2026

It’s not too late to join us for our next in-person event. We HOPE to see you there!

08/11/2026

Mark your calendars for our next ⭐️Members Only⭐️ Grand Rounds event! Check your email for details. HOPE to see you there on 8/19!

07/12/2026

Looking for a get away in September and to learn something along the way? 💡Here’s a great opportunity in a nice location. ⚓️Two HOPE members will be presenting, so you don’t want to miss it! 😉Let us know if you will be attending and be on the lookout for a HOPE meetup.✋

https://omasummit26.eventscribe.net/index.asp

Sejal Desai Aalia Al-Barwani

07/01/2026

Today is the day for the kick-off of the Medicare Bridge Program. Here is another resource. Please share your experiences with the program.

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program launches on July 1st and clinical teams are essential to ensuring eligible beneficiaries can access obesity treatment for a $50 monthly copay. To support your practice, we’ve developed a Q&A resource and an infographic designed to assist your team in navigating this new coverage pathway and facilitating patient access to care. https://bit.ly/4eLEziL

06/18/2026

If you missed the webinars today hosted by OCAN on Navigating the New Medicare GLP-1 Access, here is a great summary for clinicians. Shoutout to for putting this together!

06/16/2026

Are you ready to roll out the Bridge Program in your clinic? Questions will be answered at this multi-organization webinar. Register now to get yours answered!

Is your practice ready for the July 1 Medicare GLP-1 shift? 🩺✈️

Starting July 1, the CMS.gov GLP-1 Bridge program will launch a historic, affordable pathway for eligible Medicare beneficiaries to access modern obesity treatments.

But a path is only useful if patients know how to walk it—and that starts in your exam room. You can make the difference. Because nationwide awareness is currently low, clinical teams must lead the way by proactively having the conversation with eligible patients.

To ensure your practice doesn't face day-one bottlenecks, join the Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN), American Diabetes Association (ADA), Obesity Action Coalition(OAC), Obesity Medicine Association (OMA), American Society For Metabolic And Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), and The Obesity Society (TOS) on June 18th for an essential briefing.

We will break down exactly what you need to know to clear the pathway:
🌉 The Route: Practical strategies to screen patients and verify BMI/comorbidity eligibility thresholds.
📋 The Blueprint: Step-by-step guidance on navigating the brand-new CMS central processor and updated prior authorization rules.
💬 The Script: Punchy, exam-room communication tools to empower your patients to take the first step toward long-term health.

Choose the time that fits your clinical routine: 🕒 12:00 PM ET – The Afternoon Premiere 🌙 7:00 PM ET – The Evening Bridge (Featuring a live, interactive Q&A session with our expert panelists!)

Don't let your patients get left behind at the starting line. Build the bridge to better health today.

🔗 Secure your spot for the June 18 webinar: https://obesitycareadvocacynetwork.com/bridgewebinar

06/05/2026

06/01/2026

There has been a slight LOCATION CHANGE for tomorrow night’s meeting. We will now be meeting at The 77 in Bellaire, which is just next door to our original location.

When: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Where: The 77
6700 Ferris St. #150
Bellaire, TX 77401

Doors open at 6 pm.

HOPE to see you there!