Adding a Medical Weight Loss Program to Your Practice

Sunday, June 29, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM PDT

Location: Bandol 1

Moderator(s)

Gain understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements for setting up a medical weight loss program within your practice, including necessary licenses, certifications and compliance with healthcare laws.
Discuss relevant laws, benefits, liabilities and other must-know information related to prescribing and administering compounded injectable weight loss drugs, to ensure full compliance with relevant laws.
Recognize the ethical considerations when recommending injectable weight loss treatments, including ensuring the patient’s best interest, minimizing risks, and advocating for appropriate use in line with evidence-based practices.
Learn how to incorporate injectable weight loss drugs with your existing aesthetic services to create personalized treatment plans, tailored to individual patient needs and goals.

11:00 AM - 11:05 AM PDT

Opening Remarks
Faculty: Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH – BuildMyHealth
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM PDT

An Ethical, Patient-Focused Approach to Medical Weight Loss in Your Practice
Faculty: Richard Goldfarb, MD
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM PDT

The Hurdles in Starting a Weight and Wellness Program and How to Overcome Them
Faculty: Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH – BuildMyHealth
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM PDT

Sculpting Confidence: The Role of Medical Weight Loss and Aesthetic Treatments in Holistic Transformation
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM PDT

Legal and Practical Considerations
Faculty: Michael Byrd, JD
12:05 PM - 12:30 PM PDT

Panel Discussion - How to Add it to Your Practice Successfully
Moderator: Jonathan Kaplan, MD, MPH – BuildMyHealth
Panelist: Lisa Ochoa, MSN, FNP- C
Panelist: Michael Byrd, JD
Panelist: Richard Goldfarb, MD