WVU Medicine reups metabolic, bariatric surgery accreditation

Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Medicine Bariatrics was reaccredited as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

Advertisement

Here’s what you should know:

1. WVU Medicine has received the accreditation three times.

2. The program recognizes facilities that deliver high-quality care to bariatric surgery patients.

3. West Virginia has some of the highest obesity rates in the nation. More than a third of its citizens are overweight or obese.

More articles on surgery centers: 
10 states with biggest health improvements amid pandemic
10 states with the most, fewest COVID-19 restrictions
Newsweek’s 11 best US hospitals

At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

160 ambulatory leaders just ranked the EHR as the single system most overdue for AI reinvention

Tuesday, August 11
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT

Presenter: Gautam Shah, MBA, FACHDM, NextGen Healthcare

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC Accreditation, Licensure & Medicare Certification

Advertisement

Comments are closed.