RT @sbmipc: In this study, only 12% of #primarycare patients ≥18 yo w/ BMI ≥25 kg/m² in a large health system had a weight-prioritized visi…
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In this study, only 12% of #primarycare patients ≥18 yo w/ BMI ≥25 kg/m² in a large health system had a weight-prioritized visit or referral during a baseline period of the study, despite high need & most patients being commercially insured. https://t.
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Researchers assessing primary care patient records at a large health system find that even though most patients were privately insured, referral to any weight-related service or prescription of anti-obesity medication was uncommon. https://t.co/niUjiNHq9