Managing obesity in adults as a chronic condition

Despite extensive evidence-based guidelines, clinicians still face many barriers to reducing the incidence of obesity. Recognizing that obesity is a chronic disease will allow clinicians to properly treat patients and bill for reimbursement. With enhanced education, knowledge of reimbursement, and a push for legislation, physician assistants can pave the way to reducing rates of obesity in adults.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants - Category: Primary Care Tags: Special Topics in Primary Care Source Type: research