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American Society of
Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road, Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
office 303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Karen Brenning
Office Manager &
Membership Coordinator
karen@asbp.org
Heidi Gordon
Director of Marketing &
Communications
heidi@asbp.org
Dana Mansell
CME Director &
Business Manager
dana@asbp.org
Stacy Schmidt, Ph.D.
Health Director
stacy@asbp.org
Anna Vanderkleed
Membership &
Exhibit Sales Manager
anna@asbp.org |
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly |
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Qsymia label and REMS available for physicians to review online
With the Food & Drug Administration's approval of Qsymia (phentermine and topiramate extended-release) capsules on July 17, the drug manufacturer, VIVUS, Inc., released the new drug's label, which is available for you to download and read. Qsymia is available through a limited program under the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS). Only certified pharmacies may distribute Qsymia. Please visit www.qsymiaREMS.com for more information. (NOTE: The aforementioned website includes a link to information about the Healthcare Provider Training Program.) For more information about the drug's approval, please read the joint ASBP-American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery news release as well as the FDA's official press announcement. Want to learn more? The ASBP Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium on Oct. 24-28 in Orlando will provide education on the use of Qsymia, Belviq and Contrave. In addition, attendees may elect to attend a presentation about Qsymia provided by VIVUS representatives.
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Education
 Preliminary program with course details now available online for ASBP symposium
Download a copy of the ASBP 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium preliminary program before it is even printed and mailed! The symposium will be held at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 24-28 and is comprised of two parts: the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course* (Oct. 24-25) and the Obesity Course (Oct. 26-28), which includes breakouts so that you can tailor your education to your own interests. Attendees earn up to 30 hours of continuing medical education (CME) by participating in the full symposium. Online and mail-in registration options are available. Register by Friday, Sept. 14, and be entered into a drawing to win two 1-day Park Hopper® Option admissions to Walt Disney World® Resort! *Prepare for the certification exam! Attending the entire Orlando conference will fulfill the live CME requirement for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) examination. You must register for the Orlando conference prior to the ABOM application final deadline of Sept. 14 (save $250 on the exam fee with early registration by Aug. 15) in order to make these credits valid for the 2012 ABOM examination. Simply present confirmation of payment and intent-to-attend documentation to ABOM, along with the other application requirements.
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course: Register by July 25 to save $26 in Austin ASBP is offering its popular Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course in cities throughout the United States. Attendees earn 7 hours of continuing medical education, plus ASBP offers a $30 discount on the second and subsequent registrations received from the same office. The registration fee is $199, if received by the Wednesday prior to the course date ($226 for registrations received thereafter). The course provides basic clinical information and tools to effectively treat obese patients and their related conditions. Click here to download a brochure and read complete details about the course and individual dates and locations, which include:
Austin, Texas: July 28
Miami: Aug. 4
Portland, Ore.: Aug. 25
Jacksonville, Fla.: Sept. 8
Cleveland: Sept. 15
Independence, Mo.: Jan. 26, 2013
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Advocacy
 ASBP among five organizations requesting CMS to remove non-coverage designation for LSGFollowing the June 27 decision by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on coverage for the Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), ASBP joined the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative, the Society for Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgery and The Obesity Society in signing a letter requesting that in order for CMS regional administrators to have the flexibility to decide on coverage for LSG, the governmental agency remove its current Non-Coverage Designation "(N)" for LSG. Without removal of the "(N)" designation, regional administrators may not be able to fully evaluate and provide LSG for Medicare beneficiaries in need, which conflicts with the agency's decision to allow local administrators to determine coverage. Click here to download and read the letter.
ASBP signs request for a U.S. surgeon general's report on sugary drink consumption
ASBP recently showed support of a written request to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that urged preparation of a surgeon general's report on the health effects of sugary drink consumption. The final letter, signed by more than 100 organizations and some two dozen prominent health authorities, went to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin on July 19. ASBP will update members on any result of this letter. |
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Do you have obesity medicine research or clinical data to share with other bariatricians? Consider submitting an abstract
ASBP invites members to submit an abstract for oral and poster presentations at the 62nd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 24-28. Learn more about the call for abstracts and abstract submission guidelines or download an abstract submission form online. Click here to review submission deadlines. Also, travel award applications are available to physician-in-training and student members interested in presenting.
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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a medical professional association for physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are focused on the treatment and management of overweight and obese patients and their related conditions and co-morbidities. ASBP is the primary source for clinical education and training for the medical management of obesity. |
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ASBP offers a wide selection of member-written books, textbooks, merchandise and CME programs, which are available from the ASBP Online Store or by contacting ASBP office at 303.770.2526. Each issue of Obesity Medicine e-Weekly features a product available from the store.
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