Patient Support - Obesity Action Coalition
At Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons, it has always been our mission to explore every avenue available to our patients, prior to scheduling surgery. Our practice is based on the standard of care outlined by Medicare. We are committed to providing the best possible care, with the most favorable outcome, for each of our patients.
Here is a quote from a recent Medicare ruling: “The standard of care for any surgical procedure is that medical management options are exhaustively considered and exercised by both patient and physician prior to surgery. This standard applies to the treatment of co-morbid conditions related to obesity. We will not impose a specific time period, but expect all surgeons to be part of a comprehensive program for the treatment of co-morbid conditions related to obesity, and to have applied principles of good medical care prior to surgery.”
Click here to download now "A Patient's Guide to Advocating for Improved Access to Weight-loss Surgery Under Medicare.
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