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Thursday, August 05, 2010

Study: Unsupervised Nurse Anesthetists Do Not Add Risk

Allowing unsupervised nurse anesthetists to administer anesthesia did not increase the risk of patient complications or mortality, according to a new study published in the journal Health Affairs. The study's authors say the findings raise questions about a CMS requirement that nurse anesthetists be supervised by an anesthesiologist or surgeon to receive Medicare reimbursement. States can opt out of the requirement by petitioning CMS.

Reader Comments:
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  • 08/05/2010
  • Todd Terres

If Medicare is serious about saving $$$, here is some "low-hanging fruit".



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