Why bariatric surgery wait times have nearly doubled in 10 years
Monday, July 30, 2018 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Eligible patients are increasingly facing longer waits for operations proven to help them safely lose weight that endangers their health, according to a multi-center study. Often driven by insurers, delays in approving weight-loss surgery can deter some patients from the pursuit. And waiting longer doesn't improve safety.