For morbidly obese patients, Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for significant weight loss and resolution of related illnesses, including: diabetes, cardiovascular impairment, sleep apnea, arthritis, and others.

The mission of the BLIS Foundation is to improve access to weight loss surgery by working to reduce the financial uncertainty for prospective patients.

The BLIS Foundation will encourage the development of:

• Safe, reliable, and effective weight loss surgical practices.
• Innovative financial and insurance programs to reduce financial uncertainty.