FROM THE FOUNDATION

Redefining the Safety Net

Should California establish a Basic Health Program for certain low-income residents? CHCF's Marian Mulkey captures a recent policy conversation in a Health Affairs blog.

Accountable Care in Action

A new post on the Health Affairs blog details how CalPERS kept costs down in Sacramento through a "virtual" ACO with insurers and providers.

Career Opportunity: Senior Program Officer

This position will play a major role in furthering the goals and objectives of the foundation's Better Chronic Disease Care program.

Patient Safety

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Bariatric Surgeons Weigh In on 1-800-GET-THIN Ads

Last week, weight-loss surgeons from across the U.S. sent a letter to House members criticizing the surgery centers associated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising for Lap-Band surgery. Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) and other House members have called for an investigation into the 1-800-GET-THIN weight-loss advertisements and the safety and effectiveness of the Lap-Band device.



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