The ClarityQCR MBSCR Advantage

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Accurate Data Review

Accurate data review is essential to every bariatric program’s success. It ensures the information entered into MBSAQIP and other registries truly reflects patient outcomes, program performance, and overall quality of care.

Reliable data allows hospitals to maintain accreditation, identify improvement opportunities, and make informed operational decisions. Inaccurate data, on the other hand, can lead to compliance risks and misleading results.

At ClarityQCR, we prioritize accuracy in every step of the review process—verifying details, validating entries, and ensuring each case reflects the highest standards of data integrity. Because in healthcare, accurate data isn’t just about numbers—it’s about trust, quality, and accountability.

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MBSAQIP Compliance

Maintaining full compliance with MBSAQIP standards is essential for accredited bariatric programs. At ClarityQCR, we ensure that every data element and reporting process aligns with the American College of Surgeons’ MBSAQIP requirements. Our certified MBS Clinical Reviewers manage each aspect of data abstraction, entry, and follow-up to guarantee accuracy, timeliness, and ongoing accreditation support.

We adhere to the following key MBSAQIP Standards:

  • Standard 2.1 – Program Scope and Governance: All procedures are entered into the MBSAQIP Registry.

  • Standard 2.4 – MBS Committee: Includes required participation from the MBS Clinical Reviewer in data and outcomes review.

  • Standard 2.7 – MBS Clinical Reviewer: Establishes the certified reviewer responsible for timely and accurate data entry.

  • Standard 6.1 – Data Entry: Requires 100% of metabolic and bariatric procedures to be entered into the registry.

  • Standard 6.2 – 30-Day and Long-Term Follow-Up: Defines follow-up requirements for patient outcomes tracking.

  • Standard 6.3 – Data Review: Mandates regular review of registry data and semiannual reports by the MBS Committee.

  • Standard 7 – Quality Improvement: Uses MBSAQIP data to drive quality and performance initiatives.

Through our structured processes and certified expertise, ClarityQCR helps programs maintain compliance, uphold accreditation, and continuously improve patient outcomes.

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Reduce Administrative Costs

Many bariatric programs struggle to strike a balance between administrative efficiency and the rigorous data requirements of MBSAQIP accreditation. In smaller programs, it’s common for the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Coordinator to also serve as the MBS Clinical Reviewer (MBSCR). While this may seem efficient, the dual responsibility often places data abstraction at risk, diverting focus away from timely and accurate data entry due to competing demands from both clinical and administrative tasks. Inaccurate or delayed submissions can compromise compliance and ultimately affect accreditation status.

A fractional MBSCR model offers a smarter and more cost-effective alternative. By outsourcing data abstraction to certified reviewers who specialize solely in MBSAQIP data, programs can significantly reduce administrative overhead and eliminate the need for an additional full-time hire with benefits. This approach ensures data integrity, improves turnaround times, and frees internal staff to focus on patient care and program development. With ClarityQCR’s fractional MBSCR services, hospitals maintain full compliance and quality assurance, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional staffing model.

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Expert Team of Certified MBSCRs

At ClarityQCR, our success begins with the strength and precision of our certified Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Clinical Reviewers (MBSCRs). Each member of our team is MBSAQIP-trained and certified, and carefully selected through a rigorous screening process that includes behavioral and cognitive assessments. These evaluations help us identify individuals who demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, and consistency—qualities that are essential for accurate data abstraction and compliance.

Our MBSCRs are further supported through continuous education, performance reviews, and annual recertification to ensure ongoing excellence. This combination of technical training and behavioral alignment allows us to build a dependable, high-performing team that maintains data integrity, supports program efficiency, and upholds the highest standards of quality for our clients.