Our BRS Centers of Excellence yield proven results

Bariatric surgery is an effective solution to reduce the long-term personal, clinical and economic costs of obesity. The Optum® Bariatric Resource Services (BRS) program offers a multidisciplinary approach to help lower total cost of care and support better health outcomes.

Obesity: A common and costly problem

• 42% of adults in the United States are considered obese*
• Health care costs are 74% higher for severely obese adults**
• Obese adults miss 128% more workdays per year compared to healthy-weight adults, which translates into an estimated $27 billion in annual productivity loss in the U.S.***

Our solution

The BRS program provides both the highest-quality clinical outcomes and the support to set members up for a healthier life post-surgery.

Our Centers of Excellence (COE) network provides support, education and resources from some of the top bariatric facilities and experts in the country. Our rigorously qualified COE network delivers improved clinical and economic outcomes through:

• Valuable contracts — Initial procedure costs and costs associated with complications are reduced.
• Provider expertise — Facilities are evaluated annually on cost and quality measures.

Optum nurse case managers have an average of 6+ years of experience in bariatric and an average of 20+ years of nursing experience. The support they provide to employees begins well before the surgery episode and includes post-surgery follow-up to reduce complications and ensure the best possible outcomes.