| Obesity has reached epidemic
proportions in the U.S., with approximately 1 in every 3 American
adults more than 20% overweight. This number has increased
steadily and will continue because today more than 25% of
our children are overweight or obese. Actuarial studies disclosed
that more than 300,000 Americans die prematurely from obesity-related
complications each year and the direct healthcare expenses
and productivity losses as a result of obesity exceed $100
billion annually. It is further estimated that 5 - 7% suffer
from clinically severe obesity, or more than 100 pounds overweight.
Clinically severe obesity has been linked directly to serious
physical and psychological health problems with dramatic increases
in mortality.
Weight Loss Surgery: The Best Solution
For the seriously overweight, traditional weight loss techniques
offer only temporary results at best. Patients suffering with
clinically severe obesity have failure rates approaching 100%
when they attempt to lose weight through traditional means.
The only medically proven solution to clinically severe obesity,
in which long-term weight loss is achieved, has been the advanced
operative procedures in bariatric surgery.
 Of
the two gastric surgeries approved by the NIH’s Consensus
Development Conference Panel in 1991, the Roux-en-Y Gastric
Bypass has emerged as the clear procedure of choice with high
success rates and few complications when part of a multi-disciplinary
program. Surgical patients can often lose at least 75% of
their excess weight - and keep it off permanently. The Roux-en-Y
is the only procedure that Specialty Health endorses.
Roux-en-Y
A small pouch is formed by separating the stomach into two
parts. The small intestine is then cut and attached to the
new pouch. The other end is reconnected further down the small
intestine, forming a "Y" configuration.
The small stomach pouch fills quickly, allowing the patient
to intake only a necessary amount of food. The lower stomach
continues to absorb and process gastric juices from other
organs while normal digestion continues in the lower abdomen.
For more information, please visit the
Center for Comprehensive Weight Loss.
Opportunity For Your Hospital
Representing more than 14 million Americans and intensely
motivated to find a permanent solution to their severe obesity,
patients will travel hundreds of miles to a quality, empathetic
and comprehensive program. This new patient draw will dramatically
expand your hospital’s traditional service area and
increase utilization.
The NIH’s Consensus statement combined with the protection
against discrimination in healthcare afforded by the Americans
with Disabilities Act, means this revenue-intensive, elective
procedure is covered by most insurance plans. Payment is essentially
assured with Specialty Health’s insurance pre-approval
process.
Despite the advances in this important and emerging subspecialty,
very few hospitals have developed quality comprehensive weight
loss surgery programs. The experienced management team at
Specialty Health, with their long and rich history in developing,
marketing, and managing weight loss surgery programs, partners
with your hospital team to establish this program. Our programs
go far beyond surgeries to comprehensive service packages
for patient wellness and financial success. Typically, surgeries
begin within six months of the program’s start-up.
We Offer You a Turn-Key Weight Loss Surgery
Program Providing:
- Expanded service areas
- Innovative marketing programs
- Multidisciplinary clinical programs
- Medical staff and allied health training
- Patient satisfaction and post-surgical care
- Quality focus and outcomes management
- Dedicated, on-site program management
- Increased utilization and financial performance
- Gastric Bypass Revenue Projections
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