Objective: To characterize system-level barriers to bariatric surgery from the perspectives of
Veterans with severe obesity and obesity care providers. Summary of Background Data …

Severe obesity affects nearly 20 million adults in the United States and is associated with
significant morbidity and mortality. Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for weight …

Background Less than 1% adults in the United States who meet body mass index criteria
undergo bariatric surgery. Our objective was to identify patient and provider perceptions of …

Background Despite an increase in bariatric surgery across Quebec, Canada, access is still
limited. Furthermore, there are differences in resources and multidisciplinary capabilities of …

Abstract In 2016, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) held a Weight Management
State of the Art conference to identify evidence gaps and develop a research agenda for …

Importance In the United States, reports about perioperative complications associated with
bariatric surgery led to the establishment of accreditation criteria for bariatric centers of …

Background Surgical treatment of obesity is cost-effective and improves life expectancy.
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and adjustable gastric banding (AGB) are dominant …

Background In 2006, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued a National
Coverage Determination (NCD), which mandates that bariatric procedures be performed …

Background Bariatric surgery is the most effective long-term treatment for morbid obesity;
however, it is under-utilized. This study examines the association between morbid obesity …

Introduction Previous data demonstrate that patients who receive bariatric surgery at a
Center of Excellence are different than those who receive care at non-accredited centers …