Anthem Blue Cross Cancels Controversial Plan to Limit Anesthesia Coverage After Overwhelming Public Outcry

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will not follow through with its proposed policy that would have limited coverage for anesthesia during surgeries and procedures. The proposed policy, set to take effect in February 2025, would have denied payment for anesthesia exceeding time limits based on federal guidelines, sparking fierce backlash from medical professionals, lawmakers, and…