GLP-1s and insulin are commonly prescribed to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. But as costs climb, health plan and benefits leaders are asking: Do members need to stay on medications for life? And when is deprescription clinically appropriate? 

Join Virta for a candid conversation about how member-centered, evidence-based care can reduce or even eliminate reliance on costly medications that may no longer be needed or well tolerated. Hear three points of view on the value stepping down safely brings to members and the bottom line. You’ll learn:

• The clinical truth: What peer-reviewed evidence shows about deprescribing GLP-1s, and what outcomes are possible with a nutrition-first, drug-free approach 
• The member’s journey: What it’s like to be told a drug is “for life,” and what it means to successfully stop
• The business case: How focusing on disease reversal can drive cost savings, better health, and improved quality of life 

Register to save your spot or get a copy of the recording after the live webinar. 

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Former Health Plan CMO & Advisor, Risk Averse Health

Dr. Groves is a seasoned healthcare leader with over four decades of experience spanning clinical practice, startups, integrated health systems, and payers. From 2017 to 2024, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for Banner|Aetna, a joint venture that combines Banner Health’s care delivery strength with Aetna’s insurance expertise. Under his leadership, Banner|Aetna launched transformative clinical programs, including diabetes reversal and targeted engagement strategies for vulnerable populations, while championing innovative solutions like text-based primary care, VR caregiver tools, and AI-powered prior authorizations.

Prior to his role at Banner|Aetna, Dr. Groves held senior positions at Banner Health, where he helped develop one of the country’s first and most successful ACOs. His influence also extends to national advisory roles with organizations like Microsoft and The Health Management Academy. Dr. Groves continues to shape the future of healthcare through his podcast The Groves Connection. He is board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, and critical care.

Senior Medical Director, Virta Health

Dr. Frank Dumont currently serves as a clinician and Senior Medical Director at Virta Health. Prior to joining Virta, he worked in a hospital-owned clinic for nearly 20 years, where he practiced outpatient and inpatient medicine and served as medical director of the wellness service line for the medical center. 

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