Recognition

American College of Surgeons (ACS) seeks to improve surgical quality by providing accreditation and verification programs, guidelines and tools.

• Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Accredited Bariatric Surgery Center

Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Specialty Care is a national centers of excellence program. Blue Distinction Centers are recognized for demonstrating expertise and meeting care quality standards.

• Designated Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery

Aetna Institutes of Quality are hospitals recognized for meeting quality and cost-efficiency standards.

• Institutes of Quality - Bariatric Surgery

Optum's Clinical Sciences Institute recognizes programs that offer the highest quality care.

• Bariatric Center of Excellence

OEBB and Moda Health recognize health care organizations that offer high quality care.

• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence