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.