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Multidisciplinary Approach to Obesity Management: A Case Report
Published on: May 30, 2025
Current issues and challenges in the management of bariatric patients
1Minnesota State University, Mankato, mn 56001, USA. sue.bell@mnsu.edu
Abstract:
Morbid obesity is an increasingly common healthcare problem, and providers and patients currently face numerous challenges in dealing with this problem effectively. Issues addressed in this article include the effect of stigma, the need for more evidence regarding effective management options, and the declining insurance coverage for bariatric surgery. The role of bariatric surgery in effective management of morbid obesity is discussed, along with the effect on and possible reasons for declining coverage. A comparison between benefits and coverage for bariatric surgery and angioplasty/stent placement is included.
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