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There is a need for a better understanding of reimbursement mechanisms related to obesity prevention and management.
Practitioners should advocate for improved understanding and policies regarding reimbursement for obesity management.
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Key conference findings include... the need for a better understanding of reimbursement mechanisms and the value associated with obesity prevention and management.
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The findings are based on expert opinion from a consensus conference.
Source
AACE/ACE Consensus Statement
George Grunberger et al. · 2014
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