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Archive Home > 2004 > July > 22 > Oregon Health Plan may not cover obesity treatment

Oregon Health Plan may not cover obesity treatment

By Kelly Kearsley / The Bulletin
July 22, 2004

While Medicare recently announced it may be able to cover some treatments for obesity in the future, chances are few Oregonians have such a benefit with their private or state insurance plans.

"It's an evolving area," said Dr. Don Thieman, medical director of Regence BlueCross....

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