13th Annual Bariatric Symposium
October 23, 2026 - 5:00 PM
The Hilton at Easton - Columbus, OH
1 Day Conference
6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Hours
Advancing Care for Obesity and Its Comorbidities: A significant professional practice gap exists between current clinical management of obesity and its comorbidities and the application of comprehensive, outcomes-focused care. Clinicians often treat obesity related conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver diseases, and osteoarthritis in isolation rather than addressing obesity as the underlying, modifiable driver. There is an inconsistent use of the full spectrum of effective therapies, including pharmacologic agents, bariatric surgery, and emerging endoscopic interventions. Additionally, gaps persist in early identification of high-risk patients, appropriate screening and staging, optimization of treatment timing, and coordination of multidisciplinary care. Providers also face challenges with access, coverage, and confidence in shared decision-making, resulting in delayed referrals and underutilization of therapies shown to improve outcomes.