SteadyMD
SteadyMD is a direct primary care (DPC) telehealth platform founded in 2018. The core product is a monthly subscription that gives patients an ongoing relationship with a dedicated primary care physician — not a rotating panel of providers, not a chatbot, and not a questionnaire-to-prescription pipeline. Patients interact with the same doctor over time, allowing that physician to understand their full medical picture, track changes, and make informed long-term decisions about care.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- St. Louis, MO
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- No
- Prescriber Info
- Licensed healthcare providers evaluate patients and prescribe based on clinical eligibility.
- Founded
- 2018
Pros
- Ongoing relationship with a single dedicated PCP
- GLP-1 prescribing is embedded in comprehensive primary care, with full context about the patient's health
- DPC model removes volume-based incentives that can distort prescribing decisions in subscription telehealth
- Better longitudinal management of medication titration and side effects over time
- Single platform for all primary care needs
- Physicians can order labs and manage comorbidities alongside weight management
Cons
- Monthly subscription cost plus separate medication costs creates higher total expense than GLP-1-only platforms if those platforms cover some medication costs
- Not the fastest path to a GLP-1 prescription
- No built-in pharmacy benefit or medication discount program as part of the platform
- DPC subscription is not reimbursed by traditional insurance, which may feel redundant to patients with existing coverage
- Less specialized weight management expertise than obesity medicine-specific platforms