For premedication, a combination of an opioid (eg, hydromorphone 0.05-0.1 mg/kg intramuscular [IM] or fentanyl 3 μg/kg) and a ...

Since our founding in 1974, we have seen many changes throughout the anesthesia billing world. The evolution of technology, mergers and acquisitions of hospitals and groups, tax modifications, billing ...

Anesthesiology is a highly specialized and complex service with an equally complex anesthesia billing formula. Some many rules and guidelines are specific to anesthesia care and the anesthesia billing ...

How long does it take for general anesthesia medicines to be eliminated from the body? Around 24 hours. That is why it's advisable not to drive, try to work, or do any other activity that requires ...

“It’s a cynical money grab by Anthem, designed to take advantage of the commitment anesthesiologists make thousands of times each day to provide their patients with expert, complete and safe ...

Arianna Huffington explores why the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has sparked anger at the U.S. healthcare system ...

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is furious, after health insurance company Anthem planned a policy change that would cut the length ...

After sharp criticism from anesthesiologists, an insurance company is halting its plan to limit the amount of time it would cover anesthesia ... on the day of surgery. And yet, this is someone ...

One of the country’s largest insurers said Thursday it was pulling back a change in how it would pay for anesthesia care in certain states, after doctors and politicians loudly protested.