Abacus Health Solutions Reports Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance Success

Cranston, Rhode Island—On September 1, 2026, Abacus Health Solutions, a leader in behaviorally focused disease management, announced groundbreaking long-term weight loss maintenance outcomes, addressing a critical evidence gap in obesity care. While many organizations report weight loss during treatment, few have published data on what happens after medication use ends.

Abacus tracked participants for 24 months using connected scales to provide objective weight measurements. The results are significant: participants achieved an average of 21.0% weight loss after 12 months and maintained an average of 18.0% weight loss at 24 months, even after discontinuing GLP-1 anti-obesity medication.

"These findings are crucial for understanding the sustainability of weight loss post-treatment," said Dr. David K Ahern, a key researcher at Abacus. "Employers and health plans are increasingly interested in what happens after treatment ends, as this is where the real challenge lies."

The Healthy Weight Program, which Abacus developed, focuses on more than just medication. It emphasizes consistent behaviors such as regular self-monitoring, physical activity, balanced nutrition, and ongoing engagement. These elements are integral to the program's success, as they help members develop habits that support lasting results.

GLP-1 medications, which have reshaped obesity treatment, are effective during therapy but have raised concerns about long-term maintenance. Many programs report weight loss during active therapy, but few publish objective data on long-term outcomes. This gap has led to the belief that continued GLP-1 use is the only path to long-term weight loss success.

"Obesity care has excelled at measuring weight loss during treatment, but the industry has struggled to provide evidence on long-term maintenance," said Dr. Ahern. "By tracking participants for two years, we are offering evidence that sustainable weight loss is possible."

The Healthy Weight and Keep-it-Off® Program, which Abacus launched, aims to fill this evidence gap. By publishing long-term maintenance outcomes, Abacus is providing valuable insight for employers and health plans. These findings show that meaningful weight loss can be maintained over time through a combination of medication therapy, behavioral support, and a dedicated maintenance phase.

"Abacus is pioneering the way in obesity care by addressing a critical evidence gap," said Adele Huffine, Marketing Manager at Abacus Health Solutions. "Our programs drive meaningful outcomes for members, helping them achieve better health while delivering measurable value for organizations."

Since 2008, Abacus Health Solutions has been a pioneer in behaviorally focused disease management, helping employers and health plans improve outcomes while lowering healthcare costs. Through innovative technology, personalized support, and behavioral incentives, Abacus has delivered evidence-based programs for diabetes, hypertension, and weight management that drive member engagement and reduce hospitalizations.

By providing objective, long-term weight loss maintenance data, Abacus Health Solutions is setting a new standard in obesity care, offering employers and health plans a clearer path to achieving lasting health outcomes.