Bariatric Surgeries on the Rise

Irving, Texas-based Novation has released its latest bariatric surgery report compiled from hospital survey data acquired at the end of 2013, according to a news release.

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The surveys show 63 percent of hospitals saw an increase in bariatric surgeries over the last 18 months. Additionally, approximately 65 percent of hospitals said they were planning on increasing patient and employee obesity education programs.

Novation is a supply chain analytics and contracting company for members and affiliates of VHA, UHC, Children’s Hospital Association and Provista.

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