Quality Improvement Processes in Obesity Surgery Lead to Higher Quality and Value, Lower Costs

摘要

In the era of changes in the evaluation of medical services and performance, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has determined that the key components are quality, value, and clinical practice improvement (MACRA). Weight Loss Surgery, also called Bariatric or Obesity Surgery, has been at the forefront of quality im- provement and quality reporting through the Center of Excellence Program since 2005. As a result, weight loss surgery is now as safe as gallbladder surgery. 1 Even with- in this culture of quality and safety, improvements are still possible, as described in this article.