PPO Best Practices Bariatric Surgery Home Obesity in the US Resources to Prevent Obesity Information for Employers Information for Primary Care Physicians and Other Providers to Assist Patients with Weight Loss Patient Information Bariatric Surgery Health Plan Bariatric Medical Policies Project Advisory Panel Return to AAPPO	AAPPO Issue Briefs and Case Studies Bariatric surgery has increased from 13,000 performed in 1998 to 200,000 in 2007.  Do you know what to consider in your contracting strategy?  Can you advise your customers on best practices for assuring bariatric surgery outcomes?  Do you understand factors in determining medical necessity and return on investment? This AAPPO Issue Brief examines the topic of bariatric surgery and offers specific considerations and guidance for PPOs. Issue Brief 4 Click Here for Bariatric Surgery – Evidence Based Benefit Design Want more details?  View the following Case Study of an organization implementing specific bariatric surgery evidence based benefit design. State of Maine State Employee Health Commission Bariatric Benefit Change Issue Brief 3 Click Here for Bariatric Surgery – PPO Strategies for Engaging Patients to Promote and Sustain Weight Loss Want more details?  View the following Case Studies of two organizations implementing specific bariatric surgery wellness and coaching programs. HealthPartners Bariatric Surgery Program Healthyroads Bariatric Care Program Issue Brief 2 Click here for Bariatric Surgery - PPO Strategies for Promoting Multidisciplinary Care Management Want more details?  View the following Case Studies of two organizations implementing specific bariatric surgery Multidisciplinary Care Management. Centennial Center for the Treatment of Obesity Geisinger Center for Nutrition and Weight Management Issue Brief 1 Click here for Bariatric Surgery - A Framework for PPOs. Want more details?  View the following Case Studies of two organizations implementing specific bariatric surgery quality strategies. Surgical Review Corporation Bariatric Program Designation Blue Distinction Centers of Excellence
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