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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

ASA Opposes Anthem’s New Time Limit on Anesthesia Care

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has spoken out against Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recent decision to impose a time limit on anesthesia care payments, arguing that this policy unfairly jeopardizes patient care and undermines trust between insurers and policyholders.

Anthem’s new policy, which limits payment for anesthesia services based solely on a set time frame—regardless of the actual duration of the surgery or any complications—could result in