Doctors, patients, and even politicians strongly reacted to the news that major health insurance provider Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield was changing one of its coverage policies. According to multiple ...

Patient satisfaction is influenced by many different factors, including patients’ relationship with physicians, nurses and other caregivers. At the 10th Annual Orthopedic, Spine and Pain ...

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield recently reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy that could have deeply impacted gastroenterology services following intense pushback ...

If you’ve ever had surgery, you’ve probably wondered about how anesthesia works, or maybe even lied awake at night anxious about going under. If you’ve ever been there, I’m sure you remember: Right ...

General anesthesia makes you unconscious and pain-free during surgery, ensuring you don’t feel or remember anything while surgeons perform the procedure safely. General anesthesia is a procedure in ...

Anesthesia is a type of medication that prevents people from feeling pain during or following surgery. There are four main categories of anesthesia: local, regional, general, and sedation. Share on ...

Anesthesia is a vital medical practice that ensures patients do not feel pain or discomfort during surgeries or invasive procedures. Dr. Surendra Kumar, Head of Onco-Anesthesia at Delhi State Cancer ...

A recent policy change by health insurer Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has led to sharp criticism from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), who warn that the decision could ...

Nurse anesthetists are medical professionals who provide anesthesia, treatments that keep people from feeling pain during surgery or other medical procedures. They are also known as nurse ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

Doctors may use general anesthesia during delivery if regional anesthesia is not a suitable option. Doctors typically reserve general anesthesia for surgical deliveries, such as cesarean deliveries.

The proposed bill would establish formal licensing requirements and regulatory oversight for anesthesiologist assistants, ...