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Why GERD?
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD): The Disease
GERD is an endemic disease that is well suited for a coordinated disease management model. In addition, all aspects of GERD care can be managed with clinical excellence in a midsized well-equipped medical community and community hospital setting.
GERD is a condition that is well suited to be addressed in a multi-disciplinary disease management program. It is an endemic disorder affecting thirty percent of the population. There is a well-known esophageal cancer risk associated with it. New marketable, high tech diagnostics and therapies are available. Treated properly excellent clinical results will be achieved.
With GERD awareness at all time high, an opportunity exists for health care providers. Few are familiar with the entire spectrum of issues involving care of the GERD patient. This huge patient population craves reliable information and treatment. However, in almost all communities GERD care is fragmented and uncoordinated, resulting in suboptimal education, patient care and an opportunity missed.
A Legato Heartburn Treatment Center provides a proven, patient friendly comprehensive disease management program for GERD. The program results in benefits to the hospital, physicians and above all, the GERD patient.