Access Update – January 2013

Access Update - January 2013

ASMBS Gastric Band Adjustment Credentialing Guidelines for Physician Extenders

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ASMBS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding CMS Coverage for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

The CMS Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy National Care Determination was completed on June 27, 2012. Please review the below Frequently Asked...

ASMBS Position Statement on Peri-Operative Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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Informed Consent Materials

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Adolescent Obesity

Prevalence of Obesity in Adolescents Risks Associated with Obesity in Adolescents Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Adolescents References View the...

Access to Care Fact Sheet

Bariatric Surgery and Insurance Coverage Federal and State Legislation Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established national coverage policy...

ASMBS Policy Statement on Gastric Plication

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ASMBS Advertising Guidelines

Adopted by the Executive Council June 12, 2007 Rationale The ASMBS Code of Ethics provision on advertising by Members of...

ASMBS Responds to Milliman Care Guidelines

William D. Rifkin, MD, FACP, FHMEditor, Milliman Care GuidelinesMilliman Inc.1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3800Seattle, WA 98101‐2605bill.rifkin@milliman.com Dear Dr. Rifkin On...