Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield wanted to cap anesthesia coverage after a certain point, meaning such services after a set threshold would not be reimbursed. That plan saw major blowback, with the American Society of Anesthesiologists in November calling for an immediate reversal. “Payment for anesthesia services is based on several factors, including the exact amount of time for anesthesiologists to deliver care preoperatively, during the operation, and when transitioning the patient to the … [Read more...]