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Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT
Anthem Reverses Anesthesia Coverage Cap After Outcry In NY, CT New York and Connecticut residents can breathe easier: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision to impose time limits on anesthesia coverage during procedures, officials announced Thursday, Dec. 5. The policy, initially set to take effect on Feb. 1, 2025, would have capped anesthesia coverage if a procedure exceeded an arbitrary time limit, regardless of medical necessity, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The decision applied to residents in Connecticut, New York, and Missouri. Facing backlash from patients, healthcare advocates, and state leaders, Anth…

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COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern COVID-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern
Covid-19: Vaccine Appointment Cancellations At NY CVS, Walgreens Locations Spark Concern Some New Yorkers under the age of 65 with underlying medical conditions eager to receive the COVID-19 vaccine had their appointments canceled by CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, despite being eligible under the state laws. Complaints are piling up from New Yorkers after the pharmacies failed to honor previously made appointments, citing their age, although New York made those under the age limit with comorbidities eligible for the vaccination earlier this month. Among those who had appointments scheduled was longtime Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who took to the town’s website to air…

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by Zak Failla