Weigh the Benefits of Bariatric Surgery For appropriate candidates, bariatric surgery (e.g. gastric bypass and gastric banding) has proven to be one of the most effective and long lasting treatments for morbid obesity and the resolution of comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. An estimated 220,000 people in the United States had the surgery in 2008 alone, and more employers are considering the value of bariatric surgery for their eligible employees. This Action Brief highlights the advantages, costs, and outcomes of bariatric surgery as well as how health plans are responding by using data from eValue8- a resource used by purchasers to track health plan performance. The brief concludes with actions employers can take to ensure that bariatric surgery is an appropriate option for qualified employees.
Related Webinar:
NBCH Employer Webinar: The Obesity Care Continuum & Appropriate Treatment Options
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
1-866-951-1151; ID5062618
Register Here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/247749314
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