Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Collaborative launched with goal of improving bariatric surgery quality
Published in Elder Law Weekly, August 17th, 2005
Working with researchers at the University of Michigan Health System, the Michigan Blues have invited all Michigan hospitals performing bariatric surgery to share information on procedures and outcomes in a data registry. It will be used to help determine which practices produce the least risk, fewest complications and the best results while, at the same time, help reduce costs for the increasingly popular and expensive procedures.
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Source: Elder Law Weekly (2005-08-17)
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