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Who Should Speak With a Healthcare Professional Before Proceeding Anyone with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, pancreatitis, gallbladder disease, severe gastrointestinal conditions, pregnancy, breastfeeding, complex medication use, or other relevant medical concerns should discuss GLP-1 therapy with a qualified healthcare professional before considering enrollment in any program

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Glynnis Page, OMS 2026 Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine DOI: 10.70709/r2fykae2uu Abstract Background The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) has surged in response to the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and obesitytwo conditions that are known to elevate the risk of perioperative complications in orthopedic surgery

GLP-1-Related Cancellations Cost ASCs Thousands: How Dialog Healths Texting Platform Helps Keep Patients Safe and Cases on Track Brandon Daniell Nov 24, 2025 5 min read Updated: Dec 10, 2025 Key Takeaways on GLP-1-Related Cancellations Costing ASCs Thousands GLP-1 medications cause delayed gastric emptying, creating aspiration risks that force same-day cancellations costing ASCs $500-$3,000 per empty OR hour Traditional pre-op communication fails because phone calls reach voicemail, printed instructions get lost, and patients don't connect their "diabetes medication" to surgical requirements Dialog Health's 10-day automated text protocol screens patients early, with 71% responding in a median of just 13 minutes One facility's case study shows 2,184 cancellations prevented over 18 months after identifying 12% of patients as GLP-1 users who needed specific stop-date instructions Simple screening texts like "Are you taking Ozempic, Wegovy, or another GLP-1?" followed by clear timing instructions protect revenue, OAS CAHPS scores , and patient trust simultaneously The Hidden Risk in Your OR Schedule You've probably seen it happen

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