Economics and Policy in Bariatric Surgery

Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide current synthesis of the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for persons with diabetes. Recent Findings Virtually, every study that has evaluated the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for persons who are obese and h...

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Published in:Current diabetes reports 2019-06, Vol.19 (6), p.29-6, Article 29
Main Author: Hoerger, Thomas J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bariatric Surgery
Cost analysis
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Economics and Policy in Diabetes (AA Baig and N Laiteerapong
Fish oils
Gastrointestinal surgery
Health Care Costs
Humans
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Obesity
Section Editors
Topical Collection on Economics and Policy in Diabetes
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Summary:Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to provide current synthesis of the evidence on the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for persons with diabetes. Recent Findings Virtually, every study that has evaluated the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery for persons who are obese and have type 2 diabetes has concluded that surgery is cost-effective. A few studies outside the USA found that surgery is cost-saving. Currently, most but not all US insurers cover bariatric surgery in persons with type 2 diabetes and BMI ≥ 35 kg/m 2 . Summary Bariatric surgery is a cost-effective treatment for persons with type 2 diabetes and BMI ≥ 35 kg/m 2 . There is interest in extending surgery to persons with diabetes and lower BMI; the cost-effectiveness of treating these individuals with bariatric surgery should be explored. Despite the potential benefits, not all obese or overweight persons with diabetes will choose surgery.
ISSN:1534-4827
1539-0829
DOI:10.1007/s11892-019-1148-z