February 19, 2008 - NewHope Bariatrics announced today its third outpatient weight-loss surgery partnership for the treatment of severe obesity.
NewHope Bariatrics has partnered with Dr. David Voellinger, a leading bariatric surgeon in the Charlotte area.
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January 29th, 2008 - NewHope Bariatrics announces a new CMO
NewHope Bariatrics announced today that Holley P. Malia has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer.
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September 25th, 2007 - NewHope Bariatrics Opens New Weight Loss Surgery Center in Kansas City
NewHope Bariatrics announced today the opening of its second Ambulatory Surgery Center focused on the treatment of obesity through adjustable gastric banding. The center is based in Overland Park, Kan.
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September 10th, 2007 - NewHopeToday.com Launched
NewHope Bariatrics announced today the launch of its new patient website,
www.NewHopeToday.com. The site provides critical information on long-term weight-loss solutions for the obese and seriously overweight.
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January 26, 2007 - New CFO For NewHope Bariatrics
NewHope Bariatrics announced today that David W. Perry has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
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November 7, 2006 - Obesity Surgery Company Secures $18.5 Million in Capital
NewHope Bariatrics secures capital to develop and operate ambulatory surgery centers focused on the treatment of obesity using the Lap-Band® system.
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July 5, 2006 - NewHope Bariatrics welcomes three new members to the Executive Management Team
NewHope Bariatrics is pleased to announce the addition of three key members to our executive management team.
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March 10, 2006 - Former MedCath execs to target obesity with clinics
NewHope Bariatrics plans to build surgery centers around country...
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February 21, 2006 - Medicare Expands National Coverage For Bariatric Surgery Procedures
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that is expanding Medicare's national coverage of bariatric surgery for all Medicare beneficiaries.
"Bariatric surgery is not the first option for obesity treatment, but when performed by expert surgeons it is an important option for some of our beneficiaries," said CMS Administrator Mark B. McClellan, MD, PhD. "While we want to see more evidence on the benefits and risks of this procedure, some centers have demonstrated high success rates and we want to ensure access to the most up-to-date treatment alternatives for our beneficiaries."
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