Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's Decision on Anesthesia Care

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in certain states have decided to stop paying for anesthesia care beyond a set time limit, regardless of the actual duration of the surgery, leading to outrage from the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's Time Limits on Anesthesia Coverage

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans to impose time limits on anesthesia coverage, which has sparked backlash from doctors and policymakers. The company will use metrics to determine payment for anesthesia services and will not pay for care beyond a particular time limit in certain states. Critics say the policy could leave patients with high out-of-pocket costs and jeopardize quality of care.