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TL;DR: Weight-loss interventions utilizing a reduced-energy diet and exercise are associated with moderate weight loss at 6 months and the addition of weight- Loss medications somewhat enhances weight-loss maintenance.

TL;DR: Challenges and gaps are identified, as well as potential solutions and overarching policy recommendations, for implementing an integrated system-wide approach for improving population-based weight management.

TL;DR: The SOTA work group’s foremost policy recommendations are to establish a system-wide culture for weight management and to identify a population-level health metric to measure the impact of weight management interventions that can be tracked and clearly communicated throughout VHA.

TL;DR: Kaiser Permanente regions are increasingly standardizing their approach when patients with obesity require treatment intensification using medically supervised diets, prescription medication to treat obesity, or weight loss surgery.

TL;DR: This clinical advisory group documented the current “KP landscape” in weight management, delivered initial tools and strategies for primary care settings, and began a rigorous evidence review to identify optimal intervention.