Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap Decision

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision to limit anesthesia coverage for surgeries exceeding a certain time, following public backlash and intervention from officials in Connecticut and New York. The policy, which was based on metrics from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced criticism for potentially leaving patients financially responsible for necessary care. The reversal highlights the intense scrutiny and public anger towards controversial insurance policies, especially in the wake of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which has intensified discussions on the impact of such decisions.