Healthcare Innovation October 6, 2025
UnitedHealthcare has implemented a 15 percent cut in anesthesia reimbursements for claims by CRNAs
Key Highlights
- UnitedHealthcare’s policy reduces CRNA reimbursements by 15 percent, sparking accusations of discrimination and legal challenges.
- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology condemns the policy, citing violations of federal non-discrimination laws under the ACA.
- The policy threatens rural healthcare facilities, risking closures and decreased access to anesthesia services for patients.
- CRNAs deliver the majority of anesthesia care in the U.S., working to the same standards as physician anesthesiologists.
- Advocates are calling for federal government intervention to enforce existing laws and reverse the discriminatory reimbursement cuts.
Effective October 1, UnitedHealthcare implemented a 15 percent cut in reimbursement for claims submitted for services provided by...
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