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Author: Rylee Wilson Becker’s Payers Review Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has walked back a controversial policy capping the amount of time it would reimburse providers for anesthesia services. In November, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans in Connecticut, New York and Missouri said they would implement Physician Work Time Values set by CMS for anesthesia reimbursement. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Robert M. Raw, M.D., M.B.Ch.B. (Pret.), M.Prax.Med.(Pret.), M.F.G.P.(S.A.), D.A.(S.A.). Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, 1215–1216. To the Editor: The recent article by Mashour et al. on consciousness and the dying brain caught my eye, as I have had such a personal experience. Once I suffered from gastro-esophageal reflux after eating spicy meals. I occasionally experienced bile […]
Read MoreAuthor: Dr Nikesh Seth Feedspot Chronic pain affects millions of individuals worldwide, and finding effective, long-term pain management solutions remains a challenge for both patients and healthcare providers. While traditional medications like opioids and NSAIDs are often prescribed, they come with their own set of risks and side effects. In recent years, CBD (Cannabidiol) has […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From 2019 to 2023, Missouri saw the largest decline in anesthesiologist employment, seeing a 75% decrease in anesthesiology positions, according to an October study from Rivanna. The company determined where anesthesia jobs are booming by reviewing data from Indeed job posts for anesthesiologists across different states was analyzed to identify regional […]
Read MorePovidone iodine vs chlorhexidine gluconate in alcohol for preoperative skin antisepsis: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2024; 332:541–9. PMID: 38884982. Author: Jamie Sleigh, M.D. Anesthesiology December 2024, Vol. 141, A13–A15. The World Health Organization recommends chlorhexidine solutions over povidone iodine solutions for surgical skin preparation. This advice is based on meta-analyses suggesting that chlorhexidine achieves better […]
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