Must-ask questions for an obesity referral partner

By 2030, half the U.S. population is projected to be obese, and nearly 25% will be severely obese, according to a Harvard study. For medical practice leaders, this carries risks to your organization’s bottom line. It will be crucial to manage the impact that obesity and related issues — including diabetes and cardiovascular disease — have on the fastest-growing outpatient procedures for spine, orthopedics and cardiology specialists.

In the following research paper, 20Lighter explains how an obesity-focused referral partner can be a powerful tool in improving patient outcomes and your practice’s bottom line. The key, they have found through their research, is in finding the right partner.