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Anthem Blue Cross Plans Won't Cover Anesthesia for Entire Length of Surgeries That Exceed Time Limit [View all]
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's decision to cap anesthesia coverage based on arbitrary time limits has sparked outrage among medical professionals, who think "it's a cynical money grab" that prioritizes profits over patient safety.
In November 2024, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) sounded the alarm about Anthem's new policy which dictates that anesthesia services will only be covered up to pre-determined time limits. The complexity or duration of the surgery will not be taken into account, the ASA reported.
In November 2024, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) sounded the alarm about Anthem's new policy which dictates that anesthesia services will only be covered up to pre-determined time limits. The complexity or duration of the surgery will not be taken into account, the ASA reported.
https://www.latintimes.com/plans-wont-cover-anesthesia-anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-surgeries-567969
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