The East Campus of Wise Health System has received numerous national recognitions for its bariatric program, including the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) designation by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and the Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Our Accreditations
MBSAQIP Accreditation
The MBSAQIP designation is the most distinguished level of accreditation a bariatric program can receive. To achieve this designation, a series of on-site inspections are performed to evaluate the quality of care provided by the center, our physicians and support staff. The inspections include a thorough evaluation of all aspects of surgical processes and extensive data on health outcomes is collected.
Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery®
The Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery accreditation means Wise Health System is commited to quality bariatric care by meeting strict criteria developed by the the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
United Healthcare Center of Excellence
My Bariatric Solutions ® and Wise Health System is certified as a United Health Care OptumHealth Bariatric Centers of Excellence. Optum uses proprietary evaluation criteria, developed by their Clinical Sciences Institute, to select medical centers eligible to participate in their Centers of Excellence network.
Aetna Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery
Wise Health System Bariatric Program has been designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery. Aetna designates hospitals and facilities in the Aetna network as “Institutes of Quality” based on an evaluation of the clinical performance and overall value of the designated service.
Cigna Three-Star Quality Center for Bariatric Surgery
My Bariatric Solutions® is designated as a Cigna Three-Star Quality Center for Bariatric Surgery. Designation criteria includes maintaining current Full Approval by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery and/or Level 1 Full Approval by the American College of Surgeons.
LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE™ Program
The LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE Program, developed by Allergan and based on the worldwide experience with the LAP-BAND® System, is a comprehensive set of clinical and operational “best practices”. What does this mean for you, the patient? This means our bariatric team can access the LAP-BAND TOTAL CARE tools they need to give you the best care, information and support possible, anywhere.