Picture this: A patient undergoes a routine surgery at an in-network hospital, confident their health insurance will cover the costs, only to be blindsided weeks later by a hefty bill from the out-of-network anesthesiologist they never even met. Stories like this were once common across the U.S., sparking frustration for patients and headaches for providers. […]
The world of anesthesia reimbursement is on the brink of a seismic shake-up. UnitedHealthcare (UHC), a titan among private payers in the U.S., is set to unleash significant changes to its anesthesia billing policies come October 2025. These new policies will impact hospitals, anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) groups, and other providers. The American […]
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are quickly becoming an integral aspect of modern surgical care, yet their roles are sometimes (perhaps often) misunderstood. How much autonomy do they really have? What exactly falls under their scope of practice? How can practices stay compliant while fully supporting their CRNA teams? These questions come up every day […]
