Cost-effectiveness of goal-directed and outcome-based financial incentives for weight loss in low-income populations: the FIReWoRk randomized clinical trial.

Joseph A LadapoStephanie L OrstadJudith Wylie-RosettChi-Hong TsengUn Young Rebecca ChungNikhil R PatelSuzanne B ShuNoah J GoldsteinSoma WaliMelanie Jay

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2023)

Goal-directed and outcome-based financial incentives were cost-effective strategies for helping low-income individuals with obesity lose weight. Their incremental cost per kilogram lost were comparable to other weight loss interventions.

Keyphrases

weight loss
bariatric surgery
roux en y gastric bypass
gastric bypass
smoking cessation
weight gain
glycemic control
physical activity
obese patients
type diabetes
hiv testing
body mass index
affordable care act
insulin resistance
clinical trial
health insurance
antiretroviral therapy
body weight