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I have heard the term 'Center for Excellence' referred to for some LP programs. Could someone please tell me what exactly this means and why it would be so important?

Can anyplace say they are a Center for Excellence? and if not what are the criteria for carrying that designation?

What would be the advantages/disadvantages to having my surgery at with a program that is a Center for Excellence vs a program that is not??

Thank you in advance....I am really learning a lot here, wearing out the search field LOL.

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Surgical Review Corporation

Here is a link that tells all about their requirements, I personally used a doctor who had this certification.

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I looked for it as well. Coincidentally, I have the same surgeon as Leigha.

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Some insurance companies (Medicare particularly) will not cover bariatric surgery unless it is performed at a Center of Excellence...fyi.

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The hospital in Blackfoot is not a Center of Excellence, Idaho Falls does carry the certification. I guess that helps make that decision. Thanks everybody!

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