Mississippi taxpayers could foot the bill for stomach stapling and other weight-loss surgeries as early as 2008 if the operations are deemed affordable.
“Obesity is a major problem in Mississippi,” said House Public Health and Human Services Committee Chairman Steve Holland. Paying for the surgeries could “save us some money in the long run.”
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