Measured
Measured, formerly known as Better Health Labs and Measured Health, is a New York-based healthcare company specializing in personalized weight loss programs that combine prescription medications, behavior coaching, and meal guides.
Measured Company Overview
Measured, formerly known as Better Health Labs and Measured Health, is a New York-based company specializing in consumer health and wellness. It offers a personalized approach to weight loss through prescription medications, behavior coaching, and customized meal guides. The company operates with a small team of five and serves a broad reach, including the United States, Canada, and remote regions.
Measured Services
Measured provides comprehensive weight loss solutions, which include prescription medications, behavior coaching, and customized meal guides. Members gain unlimited messaging access to clinicians, health coaches, and a team of Care Coordinators. The company offers two packages: Nutrition Path at $49 per month and Rx Path at $79 per month. Members are required to submit lab results containing Creatinine, eGRF, and HbA1c from the last 12 months for prescribing certain medications.
Medication Prescriptions by Measured
Measured prescribes a range of GLP-1 medications such as Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro, Ozempic, Rybelsus, as well as compounded semaglutide and compounded tirzepatide. Additionally, they offer oral medications including Bupropion, Naltrexone, Metformin, and Topiramate. The company works with a Prior Authorization team to coordinate directly with insurance companies for medication approval and cost savings.
Measured Membership and Costs
Measured charges a sign-up fee of $39, covering metabolic assessment, initial assessment, and online consultation. The company does not accept insurance for initial consultation or monthly membership fees but collaborates with insurance for medication cost savings. They cannot accept patients with Medicaid, Medicare, or Tricare insurance. On average, members experience at least a 5% weight reduction within the first 3 months, and up to 10% by the sixth month.
Y-Combinator Involvement
Measured participated in the Winter 2021 batch of Y-Combinator, a prestigious startup accelerator. This involvement likely provided the company with critical early-stage support, funding, and mentorship, contributing to its development and growth in the healthcare industry, particularly in consumer health and wellness.