Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield implements anesthesia time limits, sparking safety concerns.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is implementing a new policy that will cap anesthesia coverage based on predetermined time limits, affecting patients in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri starting February 1, 2025. The policy excludes patients under 22 and those receiving maternity care. Critics, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, argue the policy could jeopardize patient safety and quality of care.

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