And people wonder why we want these executives dead
More Perfect Union · 11h Blue Cross Blue Shield in Connecticut, New York and Missouri has declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia for the full length of some surgeries.
If the procedure goes over a certain time, anesthesia will not be covered for the duration.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Won’t Pay for the Complete Duration of Anesthesia for Patients’ Surgical Procedures Another Example of Insurers Putting Profits Over Patients
CHICAGO – In an unprecedented move, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri have unilaterally declared it will no longer pay for anesthesia care if the surgery or procedure goes beyond an arbitrary time limit, regardless of how long the surgical procedure takes. The American Society of Anesthesiologists calls on Anthem to reverse this proposal immediately.
Hahahaha, patient doctor, would you like anesthesia at the beginning, middle, or end of your surgery? Patient, what. When would you want to feel the pain of surgery. We only get to anestisize you through 66.6% of you surgery. You have to endure the pain 33.3% of the time. Let us know before we begin.