Program bundles medication counseling, written prescription, human coaching and nutrition support

Bilingual telehealth provider MiSalud Health today announced a $25/month all-inclusive GLP-1 support program. Its goal is to make these life-changing medications and ongoing nutrition and health coaching more accessible to all families.

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The unprecedented cost efficiency of MiSalud Health’s GLP-1 program is possible through a combination of its near-shored team structure, which leverages both U.S.-licensed providers and health coaches who are clinicians licensed in Mexico, and a new partnership with Anthropic. “An individual’s commitment to weight loss and long-term health deserves ongoing, personalized resources that work for their journey,” said Bismarck Lepe, CEO and co-founder of MiSalud Health. "Claude will scale our health coaches’ guidance so we can provide 24/7 support that both prompts and reinforces healthy habits. That means on-demand answers to patient questions, culturally adapted education, proactive outreach if someone needs a nudge or misses a check-in, and alert systems that tell our human care team when to step in if more help is needed.”

The program costs a fraction of the $75-$249 monthly fees others charge just to access physicians who can write the multiple prescriptions required to manage proper dosing over time. Other companies typically bill separately for nutrition coaching and don't offer mental health support at all.

"That’s not attainable for most people and their families,” said Wendy Johansson, COO and co-founder of MiSalud Health. “We knew we needed to find a more cost-effective way to integrate everything busy, hardworking people need to create more equitable access to these medications and their long-term health benefits.”

MiSalud Health’s unprecedented cost efficiency is possible through a combination of its near-shored team structure, which leverages both U.S.-licensed providers and health coaches who are clinicians licensed in Mexico, and a new partnership with Anthropic.

All-In-One Support Made for Better Long-Term Health

In health screenings conducted by MiSalud Health, mostly of heavily-Spanish-speaking populations, 70% of patients were either overweight or obese. Nationally, Latinos are 12% more likely than U.S. adults overall to have obesity.

“In order to have the biggest impact, we knew we needed to flip the model,” Johansson said. “Instead of optimizing on revenue per patient, we focused on the people who would most benefit from a combination of our services and these life changing treatments." That’s why MiSalud’s new GLP-1 program includes:

• Clinical intake, including medical history to evaluate safety and appropriateness
• Prescription for FDA-approved, brand-name medication (medication costs are covered either by the patient’s insurance or self-pay)
• Ongoing physician oversight and unlimited health coaching in English or Spanish
• Integrated nutrition coaching
• Mental health support
• 24/7 access via video, phone, and messaging

Anthropic’s Claude for Healthcare will allow MiSalud to scale its deeply personal, culturally competent care.

“An individual’s commitment to weight loss and long-term health deserves ongoing, personalized resources that work for their journey,” said Bismarck Lepe, CEO and co-founder. "Claude will scale our health coaches’ guidance so we can provide 24/7 support that both prompts and reinforces healthy habits. That means on-demand answers to patient questions, culturally adapted education, proactive outreach if someone needs a nudge or misses a check-in, and alert systems that tell our human care team when to step in if more help is needed.”

Designed to Democratize Access

MiSalud Health GLP-1 program works for everyone. But it's designed for:

People without a primary care doctor. Nearly 30% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. don't have one. Most GLP-1 programs require existing medical records or PCP coordination. By building medical evaluation directly into its platform, MiSalud overcomes barriers to care while ensuring prescriptions are issued only when medically appropriate.

Spanish speakers who need more than translation. Research shows language barriers cause Spanish-speaking patients to skip care at more than double the rate of English speakers. MiSalud’s bilingual health coaches provide culturally competent care – not just translated instructions.

Anyone who knows medication isn't magic. Research shows GLP-1 medications combined with comprehensive lifestyle intervention, such as nutrition and behavioral support, produce substantially greater weight loss outcomes than medication alone, with some studies showing improvements of 15% or more.

MiSalud builds that into every patient's journey. Even before GLP-1s, participants in their programs lost an average of 16 pounds over 12 weeks and dropped their blood sugar levels an average of 36%, in many cases moving from diabetic to pre-diabetic.

People who can't "just take time off." Workers in agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and hospitality don’t have schedules that bend for 2 p.m. doctor appointments.

Patients managing multiple conditions. In traditional care, having diabetes, hypertension, obesity and mental health needs requires at least three separate providers. With MiSalud, one coach can coordinate integrated care and ongoing oversight.

Availability

Currently available by invitation in 16 states, MiSalud’s GLP-1 program will be available to all individuals later this quarter via the Google Play and Apple App Stores. Those interested can sign up to be notified of availability here.

Employers currently offering MiSalud’s hybrid of on-site health events and same-day, bilingual telehealth will have the GLP-1 program bundled into their offering, making it immediately available to over 100,000 workers. AI-enhanced features will roll out throughout 2026. The company is accepting new employer clients for Q1 2026 implementation. Learn more at www.misaludhealth.com or contact sales@misalud.ai.

About MiSalud Health

MiSalud Health transforms healthcare for Spanish-speaking and underserved populations through a hybrid model combining on-site trust-building with virtual care delivery. The company's culturally competent platform integrates primary care, chronic condition management, mental health support, and nutrition coaching, achieving 80% enrollment rates and measurable health outcomes. Backed by Magnify Ventures, Samsung Next, Ulu Ventures, IGNIA, Redwood Ventures, Amplifica Capital, and the American Heart Association, MiSalud Health serves employers and health plans nationwide. Learn more at www.misaludhealth.com.

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MiSalud Health’s $25/month GLP-1 support program will be available to all individuals later this quarter via the Google Play and Apple App Stores. Sign up here to be notified of availability: www.misaludhealth.com/glp-1/waitlist