Considerations for Primary Care When Implementing an IHBLT Program

A few things to think about if you are ready to partner with and/or implement an IHBLT program:

• In order to deliver comprehensive obesity treatment, you will likely need to build internal capacity and/or partner with others to deliver needed intensity and relevant multi-component care
• Depending upon who you partner with your PCP role may change – see chart
• Regardless of who you partner with, you as the PCP are responsible for evaluating potential partners and understanding the type of care or program they provide, what are the referral guidelines or parameters for program inclusion, as well as to clearly explain your expectations/desires for communication/updates about your patient’s progress and/or completion/transition (aka care coordination)
• You as the PCP/medical home, in many cases, will still be responsible for ongoing overall medical management and coordination