Houston Obesity Partnership for Excellence

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!

05/12/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what HOPE is all about, we would love to have you join us for a meeting. HOPE is open to anyone interested in growing, collaborating and making a meaningful impact in the world of obesity treatment.

Here is a glimpse our most recent meeting where we heard a very informative and timely talk on menopause and obesity from OB/GYN, Dr. Utsavi Shah.

Mark your calendars for our next meeting on June 2! 🗓️

04/25/2026

We are looking forward to seeing our members & guests for this great presentation by Dr. Utsavi Shah! Please RSVP if you haven’t already.

04/15/2026

Don’t forget to join us for our FIRST volunteer event this Sunday at Please use this link to join the group

http://houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=114215

We HOPE to see you ALL there!

04/01/2026

Another medication to add to the list of treatment options for patients with obesity or overweight with weight-related medical issues.

You deserve all the options. Today, there’s a new one: https://e.lilly/4m1atd4

03/30/2026

Join us by becoming a HOPE member today!

Membership benefits include:
- Exclusive early bird access to HOPE events
- Access to networking opportunities with other likeminded professionals in the Houston obesity care community
- Virtual Grand Rounds to discuss complicated cases in obesity management
- Opportunities for discounts to national obesity conferences
- Opportunities for CME in Obesity Medicine
- and much, much more!

Click HERE to become a HOPE member

03/17/2026

April is National Volunteer Month and HOPE has the perfect opportunity for you to volunteer your time and give back to our community. We will be hosting a morning volunteer shift at the Houston Food Bank on Sunday, April 19 from 9 AM to noon.

HOPE is focused on providing healthy and mindful options for lifestyle changes that can be challenging at all economic levels.

The Houston Food Bank embodies a mission to serve and give back to the community and we are proud to join them in this endeavor!

Please join us for our FIRST charitable event of the year!

Here is a link to sign up:
//houstonfoodbank.civicore.com/index.php?section=indGpRegistrations&action=conditional&fwID=114215

Please plan to show up by 8:45 AM at the LATEST. Anyone who comes after 9:20 will be turned away as it can violate health and food safety regulations that HFB has!

Please wear closed toed shoes. Families and all ages are welcome. We will have anyone under the age of 18 sign a Minor Waiver.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

HOPE