Middle East - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) The Middle East is the region around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It includes the countries that are located where the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa meet. Geographers and historians do not always agree on which countries should be included in the Middle East.
How to Benchmark: Once you have calculated your overhead rate, compare it with the median levels reported by peer practices in your specialty. For example, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Cost Surveys report the specialty-specific overhead rates that can be used for benchmark comparison. For pediatric practices, the typical overhead rate approximates 60%; for orthopedic surgery practices, the overhead rate is lower, at 45%.
Duodenal switch surgery and some revision procedures are usually the most expensive of all bariatric procedures. Our price survey for 2015 indicates that the average cost of gastric bypass surgery dropped by about $800 compared to 2014. 1  $15,000 to $35,000 is the pricing range across the country. 2  $23,000 is the most often quoted average surgery price.  $25,571 is the average cost of gastric bypass.