Earlier this year, the FDA approved Lap-Band surgery for patients with BMIs as low as 30 if they have at least one weight-related disease. However, insurance companies have not lowered their thresholds for covering those procedures.
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At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
