No More Anesthesia Time Caps: Patient Safety First
This new act aims to prohibit health insurers, including Medicaid, from imposing arbitrary time limits on anesthesia service reimbursements. This means that anesthesia duration will be determined solely by the patient's medical needs, not by preset caps, enhancing safety and access to care.
Key points
Health insurers cannot deny payment for anesthesia solely because it exceeded a preset time limit.
Anesthesia duration will be determined by the attending anesthesiologist based on medical necessity, not arbitrary caps.
The act seeks to protect patients from unexpected costs and ensure fair access to essential medical services.
The Inspector General's office will monitor insurers for compliance with these new rules.
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