Learning about the pillars of obesity management is one thing. Taking this information and applying it in clinical practice is another. In this activity, participants will learn how to incorporate essential components of obesity management, such as ordering diagnostic tests and labs and managing pharmacotherapy as well as integrating lifestyle components such as nutrition and physical activity, into a comprehensive obesity program. It will address the logistics such as frequency of follow-ups, length of visits, as well as billing and coding to make the education that PAs have gathered during the obesity track actionable and clinically applicable.

Learning Objectives

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At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:  

• Identify essential components of a comprehensive obesity management program
• Implement the essential components of obesity management into clinical practice and use appropriate billing and coding
• Provide patients with pre-obesity and obesity with evidence-based, compassionate, comprehensive obesity care