In this episode, Dr. Betsy Dovec, the Chief Executive Officer of BodyByBariatrics, joins the podcast to discuss the demand for bariatric surgery, factors that play an important role on whether a patient is a candidate for this, how ASC administrators and clinical leaders can collaborate with bariatric surgeons, and more! This episode is sponsored by Surgery Partners.
Summary
The Demand for Bariatric Surgery
In this episode, Dr. Betsy Dovec, the Chief Executive Officer of BodyByBariatrics, joins the podcast to discuss the demand for bariatric surgery, factors that play an important role on whether a patient is a candidate for this, how ASC administrators and clinical leaders can collaborate with bariatric surgeons, and more!
Sponsored by Surgery Partners
Patients with obesity have increased demand for bariatric surgery recently and patients are able to safely receive this procedure in an outpatient setting. Benefits to the patient include a better experience, easy access to care, and cost savings. Patient selection criteria are based on BMI, distribution of weight, and other factors such as gender.
Evaluating Candidates for Outpatient Bariatric Surgery
When evaluating candidates for outpatient bariatric surgery, there are a lot of factors to consider such as diabetes control, obstructive sleep apnea, and past anesthesia complications. To ensure the best outcomes for patients, it is important to have a hand-in-hand approach between the surgeon and administrator champions. Finding the right partner on both sides is essential for success, and there are many exciting developments in the field that can be kept up with.
Exciting Developments in Bariatric Surgery
It's exciting to be at the forefront of a new wave of health care, where the payers, employers, and patients are all coming together to get the best possible outcome in bariatric surgery. The results are so immediate and gratifying for everyone involved, and we have fun doing it!
I want to thank Dr. Dove for our great conversation and Surgery Partners for sponsoring the podcast. To hear more podcasts from Becker's Healthcare, visit our podcast page at becker's hospital review.com.
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This episode aired on 06/02/2023 and can be listened here.
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