Anesthesia

Anesthesia providers face a number of insurance-related challenges from both CMS and commercial payers. Reimbursement declines from both CMS and private payers remain a pressing issue for anesthesia providers as they manage high demand for their services amid an ongoing…

AdventHealth South Overland Park (Kan.) has transitioned its anesthesia coverage to Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City.  The new partnership will help the hospital with its growth and expansion, according to a July 9 news release from AdventHealth. Anesthesia Associates of…

On July 1, UnitedHealthcare issued a policy update that will no longer include certain physical status considerations in its anesthesia reimbursement calculations.  The policy update specifies that the reimbursement calculations for anesthesia services will no longer include physical status modifiers…

Here are three major headlines in the anesthesia industry since July 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. In a July 7 article posted by The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, researchers outlined the impact of a recent anesthesia…

In a July 7 article posted by The University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, researchers outlined the impact of a recent anesthesia “rollup” acquisition on healthcare prices.  Here are 10 things to know from the analysis: 1. The researchers…

By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Becker’s spoke with six anesthesia leaders to explore the long-term consequences of this growing shortage and how it could…

On July 1, UnitedHealthcare issued a policy update that will cut reimbursements for independently practicing certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%, effective Oct. 1.   The update has drawn criticism from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, who told Becker’s that…

As the shift to outpatient care accelerates across healthcare, many specialties, including anesthesia, are adapting to new models of care. Yet despite the clinical and lifestyle benefits of outpatient anesthesia, some leaders say the migration hasn’t reached its full potential.…

Anesthesia is a rapidly growing field, with technological advancements and shifts to outpatient care redefining the roles of its providers.  Two anesthesia professionals joined Becker’s to discuss where they think anesthesia will grow next. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly…

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has filed a motion requesting permission to file an amicus curiae brief in an ongoing lawsuit against Change Healthcare, according to an ASA statement shared with Becker’s July 2.  The case surrounds Change Healthcare’s responsibility…