Table 3.

Weight Management Services Delivery Model Features

FeatureDescriptionCategories
Visit typeHow the visit with the patient was conductedIndividual, Group, Both
Role of providerKey personnel involved in delivering weight managementPhysician, Advanced Practice Provider, Registered Dietitian, Other
Multidisciplinary teamUse of different specialist training in the delivery of weight managementYes, No
Program developmentHow the program was developedExternal program, Self-developed Program, No Program
Weight loss approachThe diet and/or physical activity and/or other way of obtaining weight loss resultsHealthy lifestyle, High protein/keto, Calorie reduction, Other
Methods to facilitate weight lossThe use of other methods or services to facilitate use of the approachMedications, Meal replacement, supplements, Apps or online tools, Educational materials, Other
Counseling approachesApproaches for behavioral management of weight lossStress, Mindfulness, Therapy, None, Other
Focus of practiceIf weight loss services are a focus of the practiceWeight loss only, Blended into primary care, Combination
Method of paymentHow the practice financially sustains the weight loss servicesIBT for obesity, E&M codes, Patient self-pay, Subsidized
  • Abbreviation: IBT, Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity.