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Articles
ASMBS Named a 2025 Everyday Health Trusted Health Resource
ASMBS is honored to be selected as a 2025 Everyday Health Trusted Health Resource. This recognition is part of Everyday...
December 2025
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In The Spotlight: ASMBS Health Equity Committee
The ASMBS Health Equity Committee, led by Charles Thompson, MD, FACS, is dedicated to advancing education, outreach, and equitable access...
August 2025
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In the Spotlight: ASMBS IH Advanced Practice Provider Committee
Committee Mission The Integrated Health Advanced Practice Provider Committee’s mission is to explore, develop, and maintain credentialing and educational offerings...
May 2025
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In The Spotlight: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee
Committee Mission The Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee’s mission is to promote patient safety and risk reduction through quality...
May 2025
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In the Spotlight: Public Education Committee
Committee Mission The Public Education Committee’s mission is to educate the public on bariatric surgery through various media and outreach...
April 2025
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In The Spotlight: ASMBS Pediatric Committee
Committee Mission The Pediatric Committee’s mission is to develop best care practices and resources for pediatric bariatric patients. An Interview...
April 2025
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In The Spotlight: ASMBS Corporate Council
Committee Mission The Corporate Council was organized to develop and enhance the joint strategies and efforts of bariatric surgeons, healthcare,...
March 2025
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In the Spotlight: IH Multidisciplinary Care Committee
Committee Mission The mission of the IH Multidisciplinary Care Committee is to provide evidence-based support for the role of team...
March 2025
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In the Spotlight:
Committee Mission The mission of the Integrated Health Multidisciplinary Care Committee is to provide evidence-based support for the role of...
March 2025
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In the Spotlight: ASMBS Insurance Committee
Committee Mission The mission of the Insurance Committee is to bridge gaps in insurance coverage and coding for bariatric procedures...
February 2025