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Paying for obesity: a changing landscape.

Lisa A Simpson¹, Julie Cooper

¹Child Policy Research Center, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 3333 Burnet Ave, MLC 7014, Cincinnati, OH 45229, USA. lisa.simpson@cchmc.org

|May 28, 2009

Summary

Health plans and states are exploring new ways to cover obesity services, with varied approaches emerging. Further research is needed to determine the most effective strategies for childhood obesity interventions.

Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Services Research
Health Policy

Background:

Coverage for obesity-related services is inconsistent across health plans, purchasers, and states.
Numerous initiatives have recently been launched by various stakeholders to address this variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify diverse strategies for coverage and reimbursement of childhood obesity services.
To understand the landscape of current approaches in both public and private sectors.

Main Methods:

Semi-structured key informant interviews with employers, health plans, and state insurance programs.
Literature search of peer-reviewed and grey literature (2005-2008).
Input from a national expert advisory group.

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Significant variation and recent changes in coverage approaches were observed in private and public sectors.
Initiatives include new benefits and incentives for parents and providers.
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Public and private entities are making progress in addressing payment for obesity services.
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