title: Who sets the standards for bariatric care?
abstract: Critics say too many organizations offer certification for bariatric programs, confusing consumers. Some providers also complain that certification puts too much emphasis on the volume of surgeries performed.
authors: Joan
authors: J
authors: Szabo
mesh_terms: D050110:Bariatric Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019985:Benchmarking; D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007349:Insurance, Health, Reimbursement; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012952:Societies; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology