Southern New Hampshire Health Recognized for Excellence in Bariatric Surgery 

Southern New Hampshire Health has earned two prestigious designations recognizing our commitment to safety, quality, and excellence in bariatric surgical care. 

“The bariatric surgery program at Southern New Hampshire Health is always striving to provide the safest and most effective care available anywhere. Our accreditations through the MBSAQIP and multiple insurance carriers demonstrate our success in achieving those goals. You can rest assured that patients who have bariatric surgery at Southern New Hampshire Weight Management will receive world-class care right here in Nashua,” explains Dr. Robert Catania, Director, Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery, Southern New Hampshire Health.

MBSAQIP Accreditation – A Mark of Surgical Excellence 

Southern New Hampshire Weight Management is an MBSAQIP-accredited center through the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This voluntary and rigorous peer-reviewed accreditation reflects our dedication to high standards in the surgical treatment of severe obesity. 

MBSAQIP accreditation assures patients that our program adheres to evidence-based practices, prioritizes patient outcomes, and continuously works to enhance safety and quality of care. By meeting these standards, we help ensure our patients in Nashua and beyond receive world-class, compassionate bariatric care close to home. 

Aetna Institutes of Quality – Recognized for Value and Results 

In addition to MBSAQIP accreditation, Southern NH Weight Management has been designated as part of the Aetna Institutes of Quality® (IOQ) for Bariatric Surgery. This program recognizes facilities that demonstrate excellence in clinical performance and cost efficiency. 

To receive this designation, Southern NH Weight Management met Aetna’s rigorous criteria, including: 

• High volume of procedures 
• Strong success and safety rates 
• Low rates of complications and hospital readmissions 
• Demonstrated cost-effective care 
• Full credentialing of the facility, surgeons, and anesthesiologists 

We are honored to be among the select facilities recognized by Aetna for our quality outcomes and commitment to accessible, effective care. 

Cigna Center of Excellence – A Benchmark for Superior Outcomes 

Southern NH Weight Management is also proud to be recognized under the Cigna Centers of Excellence (COE) program. This designation identifies hospitals that consistently deliver high-quality care and cost efficiency for specific procedures, including bariatric surgery. Cigna evaluates hospitals based on key performance indicators such as patient outcomes, readmission and complication rates, length of stay, and overall cost of care. Facilities can earn up to three stars for both patient outcomes and cost efficiency, signifying excellence in clinical quality and value. This recognition underscores our continued focus on providing outstanding, affordable care to the communities we serve. 

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