In the era of Ozempic, here’s how 2 insurers are incentivizing bariatric surgery

As demand for expensive new weight-loss drugs increases, more insurers are expanding their coverage of bariatric surgery — a move that could help reduce costs and increase access to needed care, Nona Tepper writes for Modern Healthcare.

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Insurers are expanding access to bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery refers to several different procedures, including gastric bypass or gastric sleeve, that reduce the size of a patient’s stomach to change the way they eat. Although research has shown that bariatric surgery is one of the most effective weight-loss treatments, adoption remains relatively low.

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