Medica is launching a quality-focused “Centers of Excellence” initiative that relies on evidence-based care to help ensure that Medica members get safe, quality care related to certain procedures.
The first program as part of this initiative identifies experienced surgeons and comprehensive surgical facilities that provide services related to bariatric care, including surgery for morbid obesity. Through an application process, surgeons and hospitals need to meet certain qualifications in order to achieve an approved designation for Medica's Centers of Excellence Program for Bariatric Care.
Please view the document below for a list of surgeons and hospitals approved for this program:
Please note: - The list of approved providers for Medica's Centers of Excellence program may periodically be updated, so be sure to re-check the Centers of Excellence list for the most up-to-date information.
- Not every surgeon/practice admits to every hospital. For members to receive their highest level of benefits, listed surgeons/practices should perform surgeries and admit patients only at the corresponding facility listed to the left of their name.
- If you are a Medica member, you should verify that a particular provider listed for this Centers of Excellence program is also considered in-network for your health plan — Not every Center of Excellence is included in every product offered by Medica. Find A Doctor can help you determine this. You can follow the link provided here, or a link is available in the upper left corner of most medica.com pages.
- Medica members should always be sure to verify coverage prior to receiving services.
- Medica continues to require prior authorization for bariatric surgery.