Becker's Healthcare December 6, 2024
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, which would have introduced a new reimbursement structure based on CMS physician work time values.
Twenty-three anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists connected with Becker’s to discuss their thoughts.
Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity and length.
George Anastasian, MD. Chief of Anesthesiology at White Plains (N.Y.) Hospital: By initially declaring it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, Anthem signaled it will not pay anesthesiologists to deliver anesthesia to patients who may need extra care because their surgery runs into complications or is otherwise difficult. Anthem’s decision to reverse this...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor