Bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery patient access
Healthier futures through improved patient access
Together, we can support patients on their journey to better health.
Our bariatric programs focus on patients by helping to break down barriers to care such as determining patient eligibility and coverage. We also offer programs to educate and build support with referring physicians to help increase patient access.
Bariatric surgery therapy awareness programs
Breaking down barriers
Caring for your obese patients means building a supportive network throughout your hospital. Bariatric Care Solutions offers therapy awareness programs (TAPs) that help educate and build support with referring physicians and help break down barriers to patient access.
TAP topics include treatment options for:
- Severe obesity
- Diabesity
Payer segmentation
As part of Bariatric Care Solutions, you can receive a local payer market assessment to help you develop personalized payer mix strategies, provider opportunities in-network, and other value-based arrangements that can help you grow your program.
Society partnerships
It’s critical to have the right partners. At Medtronic, we support the following bariatric and metabolic health organizations that share our mission to help alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. We’re proud to support their work in driving access to care through lobbying and advocacy.
Advocacy groups
As part of Bariatric Care Solutions, the Medtronic Government Affairs and Health Economics teams are working to increase access for patients whose current coverage doesn’t include bariatrics.
