Episode 41: Clinical Conversations: Harnessing Technology and Software to Fight the Obesity Epidemic

June 21, 2021 00:22:29
Episode 41: Clinical Conversations: Harnessing Technology and Software to Fight the Obesity Epidemic
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 41: Clinical Conversations: Harnessing Technology and Software to Fight the Obesity Epidemic

Jun 21 2021 | 00:22:29

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Show Notes

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Louis Aronne, keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2020 – Virtual, about harnessing technology to enhance obesity treatment. Topics covered include technology tools for connecting with patients, such as video visits, remote patient monitoring tools, and digital materials. The flexibility provided for interdisciplinary care, patient response to virtual visits, and insurance coverage are also discussed.

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