Bariatric Times

AUG 2014

A peer-reviewed, evidence-based journal that promotes clinical development and metabolic insights in total bariatric patient care for the healthcare professional

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40 Bariatric Times Buyers Guide 2014 Bariatric Times • August 2014 Education and Training Exemplo Medical, LLC eMD Patient Portal Online registration/resource for candidates/patients with access to current s tatus, forums, education, nutrition, supplement, and other resources. Optional: Meaningful Use Stage 2. Software 3Pound Health, LLC Euco ™ Patient Engagement Platform M eet Euco: a fresh approach to patient engagement. Grow your practice through preserved patient relationships. Euco consists of a secure, conjoined mobile app and web dashboard that tracks patient nutrition, activity, measurements, medications, and labs. Gain patient behavior insights between office visits and actively monitor compliance and outcomes with Euco. Exemplo Medical, LLC e MD for Bariatrics Patient Tracking & Practice Management Software eMD for Bariatrics Patient Tracking & Electronic Health Software Industry leader in highly flexible fully integrated software used to track candidates seminar thru surgery, collect/report patient/COE data, review/analyze results and shape program/marketing goals. Optional: ARRA/Meaningful Use Stage 2 & B illing. Website/Internet Services Exemplo Medical, LLC Patient Management: Exemplo Medical Hosting Services Industry leader providing highly secure, HIPAA-compliant online registration, process tracking, and patient follow up. Assistance American Society of Bariatric Physicians Find an Obesity Medicine Clinician Patients seeking clinical medical treatment for overweight and obesity may use the FREE online portal, www.FindObesityTreatment.org, to identify a local ASBP member. ASBP members have completed specialized continuing medical education to provide patients with personalized care in the treatment and management of obesity and associated conditions. BariatricPal BariatricPal.com This social network acts as an additional peer support resource for weight loss surgery patients. Joining the BariatricPal.com network allows you to show your support of this community. Patients turn to each other every day for peer-to- peer support, including tips on diet and exercise, pre-surgery expectations and post-surgery encouragement. BariatricPal.com complements your efforts to promote patient health. Education American Society of Bariatric Physicians Continuing Medical Education Programs ASBP CME programs are designed to equip physicians and other providers with the latest knowledge and techniques about the treatment and management of patients affected by overweight, obesity and related conditions. ASBP CME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide CME for physicians. Obesity Algorithm ® , presented by ASBP In October 2013, the Society rolled out the first-ever comprehensive Obesity Algorithm that navigates the physician's role in medically treating patients affected by obesity. Developed and written by a group of leading obesity medicine clinicians, a free download of the algorithm and complementary resources are available at www.ObesityAlgorithm.org. BariatricPal BariatricPal Magazine An electronic publication that provides advice and information to the weight loss s urgery community. Writing articles for this magazine is an opportunity to build trust and promote your name and expertise to hundreds of thousands of BariatricPal.com members who may become your patients and/or recommend you to their friends. All bariatric experts, including surgeons, dietitians, mental health professionals, and nurses, are encouraged to contribute to the magazine. C ontact us to let us know about your interest and expertise. The Big Books on Weight Loss Surgery T he Big Book series provides more tools for patient success. Currently, the series includes books that address the following: Gastric Sleeve, Lap-Band, Gastric Bypass, and Bariatric Surgery. All books are available in hard print copies and in digital download forms. Visit http://www.bariatricpal.com/page/books/recommended.html to learn more. The BariMark Company The Journey Brochure The Journey Brochure is designed to help each patient begin their entrance into the bariatric community. The Journey Brochure is not affiliated with any s ingle website, community, or product, giving its readers a unique and unbiased introduction into their surgical options. The brochure serves to help give patients a neutral look into the bariatric community; while still supporting your practice, center, or organization. The brochure is totally free to you and your patients. You may request up to 100 brochures per month for free. Ciné-Med, Inc. LAP-BAND Companion Handbook A comprehensive guide for LAP-BAND patients and those who are considering the procedure. Pertinent information relevant to making the decision whether or not to have the surgery and what to expect post surgery. Includes information on diet, nutrition, band adjustments, and exercise, as well as testimonials and additional sources for information and finding a bariatric surgeon. Abdominal Wall Reconstruction This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the field of AWR, including fundamentals of different methods and materials used in the repair of the abdominal wall after hernia, including both general surgery and plastic surgery techniques. Also included is a section on outcome-based research and a discussion on Centers of Excellence. Atlas of Body Contouring After Weight Loss A peer-reviewed, fully illustrated text of the most commonly performed body contouring procedures. Each procedure is demonstrated in step-by-step format and includes commentary by one or more of the world's most noted plastic surgeons. Atlas of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery A fully-illustrated step-by-step guide to 51 open and laparoscopic procedures for metabolic and weight loss surgery, including the latest information on sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, biliopancreatic diversion, and more. Evidence-based Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery A review of scientific literature in the field of minimally invasive surgery. Each chapter includes a summary of the current management strategy for the disease process, review of published literature on the topic, and a summary of potential changes in the treatment algorithm. Obesity Surgery: Patient Safety and Best Practices This text is designed to meet the education needs of a highly diverse mix of target audiences, increasing its effectiveness in providing healthcare professionals with the most current information on patient safety and best practice options, and maximizing the impact on curbing this epidemic and improving the quality of life for patients. PRACTICE MANAGEMENT TOOLS PATIENT MANAGEMENT TOOLS

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