"This update will not change industry standard coding requirements or the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) anesthesia formula." ...
A recent policy change by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has led to sharp criticism from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), who warn that the decision could ...
A recent decision from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in three states to stop paying for anesthesia care in select circumstances has drawn widespread scorn from anesthesiologists and patients.
A chi-square test analyzed statistical differences in type of surgery, sex, ASA physical status, frequency of PONV, and narcotic and antiemetic administration between the two groups. Duration of ...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology have both issued responses to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's recent reversal of a controversial ...
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is calling on the provider to reverse the proposal immediately. The policy was set to take effect on February 1, 2025. Surgery isn’t always predictable.
The proposed policy will no longer reimburse anesthesia services for the complete duration of certain surgical procedures.