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You're right, I misunderstood how Medicare covers anesthesia. But the GAO report you shared strengthens Anthem's argument: they pay far more for anesthesia comp
by atonable 2y ago
You're right, I misunderstood how Medicare covers anesthesia. But the GAO report you shared strengthens Anthem's argument: they pay far more for anesthesia compared to Medicare, a sign that the providers are overcharging. And the stats about unreliability of recorded procedure times are still compelling.
https://www.vox.com/policy/390031/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shield-anesthesia-limits-insurance https://www.vox.com/policy/390031/anthem-blue-cross-blue-shi...
- inferiorhuman 2y agoa sign that the providers are overcharging Or a sign that private insurance companies are too burdensome. UHC is well known both for constantly changing the claims process and for preemptively denying valid claims. Arguably private insurance companies need to pay more because they are a significantly bigger hassle to deal with than Medicare and require a legion of support staff.