Advancing the Science and Practice of Bariatric Surgery
The Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative is a regional group of hospitals and surgeons that perform bariatric surgery in Michigan. Formed in 2005, MBSC aims to innovate the science and practice of metabolic and bariatric surgery through comprehensive, lifelong, patient-centered obesity care — in Michigan and across the United States.
Learn About MBSCDecision Tools and Applications Created by MBSC
Predict expected weight loss outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, or duodenal switch procedures.
An easy-to-use resource for healthcare providers to predict outcomes and VTE risk for bariatric surgery candidates.
Helps patients track weight loss and maintain relationships with their care team to cultivate accountability after surgery.
Michigan Perioperative Initiative to Reduce Readmissions and ED Visits through site-specific, evidence-based interventions.
Featured Speakers from MBSC Collaborative Meetings
Dr. Whitfield has presented and collaborated internationally on the physiology of metabolic disease and bariatric outcomes research. He serves as a reviewer for leading surgical journals and advises on quality improvement programs.
Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative (MBSC) is managed by the MBSC Administrative Office, which is housed at the University of Michigan. Support for MBSC is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network as part of the BCBSM Value Partnerships Program.
Although Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Michigan Bariatric Surgery Collaborative work collaboratively, the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of BCBSM or any of its employees.
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MBSC is one of more than 20 Collaborative Quality Initiatives focused on improving health care and outcomes for patients in Michigan and across the nation.