A major health insurance company is backing off of a controversial plan to limit coverage of anesthesia in at least one state, according to Connecticut's comptroller. Why it matters: Anthem Blue Cross ...

Anesthesia coverage remains one of the most pressing issues in the ASC industry, driven by ongoing provider shortages and declining reimbursement rates. These factors are pushing ASCs to enter new ...

Those who use Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance will likely soon have to pay out of pocket for anesthesia services, should their surgeries fall outside a specific time limit. This applies to ...