Insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The coding, billing and reimbursement of any medical treatment or procedure is highly subjective, and is dependent upon the interpretation...

Research Committee in the Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. Ranjan Sudan, Chair...

The ASMBS Research Committee was formed to advance the science and understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery through research. It...

ASMBS Comment to CMS on Accreditation

ASMBS Comment to CMS on Accreditation. We are concerned that the Proposed Decision Memo to remove the Bariatric Surgery Facility...

CMS Proposed Decision on Accreditation for Medicare Patients

The CMS proposal relates: "In light of the lack of sufficient evidence that the certified/COE bariatric facilities have provided improved...

ASMBS Pediatric Best Practice Guidelines

Marc Michalsky, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.*, Kirk Reichard, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., Thomas Inge, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., Janey Pratt, M.D., F.A.C.S., Carine...

Board Certification Committee

Jaime Ponce, MD FACS FIFSO DABS-FPMBS DABOM FASMBSChair Matt Hutter, MD MBA MPHCo-Chair Ann Rogers, MD FACS DABS-FPMBS FASMBSBOD Liaison...

Integrated Health Behavioral Health Committee

Stephanie Sogg, PhDChair Karen Grothe, PhD ABPP LPCo-Chair Kati Duncan, PsyDIHSEC Liaison Members Clinton Bolton, PhDJanelle Coughlin, PhDRachel Goldman, PhD...

New Study Shows Long-term Effectiveness of Gastric Bypass in Treating Type 2...

For Immediate ReleaseJune 12, 2024 Contact: ASMBS@compartnersny.com SAN DIEGO – June 12, 2024 — Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, a type of...

ASMBS Video Journal Club: Closing the Defects: Why and How (but mostly...

Live Presentation on April 30, 2024, 8:00 PM ET Moderators: Matthew Brengman, MD and Venkat Modukuru, MDPresenters: Folahan Ayoola, MD,...

ASMBS IH 2024 Awards

We are excited to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious Advanced Practice Provider, Behavioral Health, Certified Bariatric Nurse,...