The LAP-BAND AP® System and Your Practice

In this section you will learn how Allergan, Inc. can help you to find appropriate bariatric surgical candidates and help those who are uninsured to get access to the LAP-BAND^® System.

You will also learn more about band adjustments following surgery and how to support your patients in maintaining their weight-loss goals.

To support you, Allergan, Inc. has established a variety of initiatives including:

• The Lap-BandLink™ Patient Care Network:

  This initiative was developed to help surgeons to formalize their network of referring physicians who have patients that qualify for LAP-BAND^® System surgery. The Lap-BandLink™ Patient Care Network allows you to invite physicians you know to join your network. When physicians are looking for a bariatric surgeon on Lapbandhcp.com they will be able to see how many other physicians have referred patients to you.

  The Lap-BandLink™ Patient Care Network makes it easy to manage your group of physicians. In just one glance you’ll be able to see the contact information and hospital affiliations of any of the physicians in your network. Maintaining and tracking a robust network of physicians has been simplified for you with The Lap-BandLink™ Patient Care Network making communication seamless.

• My LAP-BAND^® Journey Educational and Motivational Communications:
  • Adjustment Tracker and Appointment Reminder
  • Nutritional, Behavioral and Motivational support through exclusive partnerships with Lindora^®, Curves^® and FitDay^®
• LAP-BAND AP^® Reimbursement Solutions Hotline and Website
  • Insurance verification
  • Prior authorization assistance
• Patient Advocacy Program
  • Appeal assistance for denied claims
• CareCredit^® Finance Program for patients who need to pay for some or all of the procedure available nationwide
• Emmi^® Pre-Op education and support
• Advanced Training Workshops for surgeons