Gastric surgery puts obese patients at odds with insurance industry
Orlando Sentinel, January 2, 2008
The insurance industry says coverage for weight-loss surgery is not justified because of concerns about safety and long-term effectiveness. But advocates for the obese are blaming prejudice and outdated views of the risks involved.
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