Anesthesia

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, which would have introduced a new reimbursement structure based on CMS physician work time values.

The University of California San Francisco has agreed to pay $15 million to settle allegations that medics mistakenly mixed her anesthetic with chemical formaldehyde, according to a Dec. 5 report from the San Francisco Chronicle.

From reimbursement challenges and staffing shortages to shifting payer policies, 2024 has been an active year for anesthesiologists.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, the payer said in a statement shared with Becker's. 

Massachusetts has the highest number of anesthesiologists per capita out of any state at 26.78 anesthesiologists for every 100,000 residents. 

New York City-based Mount Sinai and U.S. Anesthesia Partners have formed Greater New York Anesthesia Services. 

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, N.Y., will face allegations that it breached an anti-solicitation clause brought by American Anesthesiology of Syracuse, PC, an affiliate of North American Partners in Anesthesia, the largest anesthesia provider in North America, Bloomberg…

North American Partners in Anesthesia has partnered with financial experience platform Cedar to enhance its billing process. 

ASCs continue to face operational challenges as reimbursement rates decline and the anesthesia provider shortage persists. 

Anesthesia providers are facing significant reimbursement challenges in 2024, with cuts coming from both private insurers and federal policy changes.