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Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Policy After Backlash from Patients and Anesthesiologists
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield faced significant backlash over a proposed anesthesia policy that would limit payment for anesthesia services based on procedure duration. Following widespread criticism from anesthesiologists and state officials, Anthem has reversed the policy in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri, clarifying that it will continue to cover medically necessary anesthesia services. The American Society of Anesthesiologists condemned the policy as a harmful attempt to cut costs, raising concerns about patient care and financial burdens on providers.