MTE #28 - Implementation of Pharmacotherapy of Obesity and MASLD in Liver Clinics

Nov 12 2023
Room 104 - Hynes Convention Center
12:30 - 1:15 PM EST

Speakers

Kymberly Watt

Mayo Clinic

Mazen Noureddin

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Research Institute

Description

With the approval of new medications for obesity, one of the question that comes up in liver clinic is who should be prescribing these medications. Although multidisciplinary clinics are ideal, it is not pragmatic in most institutions.  Liver clinics may have to adapt to these changes and implement pharmacotherapy of obesity for meaningful outcomes.

Objectives

  • Learn about approved therapies for obesity and MASLD
  • Understand the prescribing limitations and the cost of treatment
  • Discuss how pharmacotherapy could be implemented in liver clinics