ASA Opposes Medicare Payment for Nurse Anesthetist’s Chronic Pain Services

 
 
The American Society of Anesthesiologists announced that it is conducting a nationwide Congressional grassroots campaign in opposition to CMS’ proposal to pay nurse anesthetists for chronic pain services.

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