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Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS outpatient prospective payment system methodology and is intended to eliminate duplicate […]
Read MoreAuthor: Mónica M. Bernardo Medscape News Europe Anesthetics remain safe, but they are not universally effective. Sex, genetics, body composition, and brain function influence how anesthetics are metabolized and tolerated, so the challenge lies in tailoring those drugs to each patient’s biology. Anesthesia is one of the cornerstones of modern medicine, but its effects are […]
Read MoreAuthors: Dutton RP Anesthesia & Analgesia, 142(5):866–868, May 2026 Summary:This editorial addresses the challenge of communicating risk during the anesthesia consent process without unnecessarily increasing patient fear or anxiety. The author emphasizes that while informed consent requires disclosure of risks, the manner in which these risks are communicated can significantly influence patient perception, expectations, and […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology may be one of the most essential but least understood specialties in healthcare. As financial pressures mount and workforce challenges persist, leaders say outdated assumptions about anesthesia’s role are shaping decisions that could impact operating room efficiency, patient safety and access to care. Question: What do you think is […]
Read MoreAuthors: Tiongco AF et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026 (Pro–Con Debate Section) This article presents a structured debate on whether opioids act as protective agents against perioperative organ injury or whether they contribute to harm. The “pro” argument emphasizes a substantial body of preclinical evidence demonstrating that opioids—particularly through δ- and κ-opioid receptor activation—can reduce […]
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