Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs JM Integrated Health
The verdict
Too close to call — both grade 55.9/100 (C).
Ascend Medical and JM Integrated Health land on the same WeighScore, so neither clears the other on our six graded dimensions. Ascend Medical sits one line higher on the board (#425 vs #427) on the underlying tiebreak, but it's a genuine coin-flip — pick on the factors and prices that matter most to you below.
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | JM Integrated Health |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 55.9/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #427 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | 6 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Yes |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Injection only |
Graded #425 · C
Strengths
- Whole-person virtual primary care that includes a medical weight loss program
- Staffed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs
- Integrates weight loss with primary, mental health and diabetes care
- Clear state availability (Georgia and Texas)
Where it loses points
- Available only in Georgia and Texas
- Specific GLP-1 medications and branded-vs-compounded status not published
- No pricing disclosed on public pages
- Weight loss is one service among many, not a dedicated GLP-1 specialist
Graded #427 · C
Strengths
- Transparent cash-pay pricing — $149 enrollment plus $99/month, no hidden fees
- Medication cost is billed separately by the pharmacy, so the program fee isn't inflated by drug markup
- Six states clearly listed (TX, VT, NM, AZ, WA, NV)
- Named provider — John Meyer, FNP-C, board-certified, 10+ years' experience
- Publishes the FDA compounded-medication disclaimer
Where it loses points
- 503A pharmacy partner not named publicly
- Single-provider practice — enrollment is capacity-limited
- Only six states served, vs nationwide competitors
- Total monthly cost is the program fee plus a separate pharmacy bill, not one all-in price
- No LegitScript certification displayed
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.