New CMS proposes new pay rules, payer battles with anesthesia intensify

July 15, 2026

1. CMS floats 1.68% cut to physician fee schedule, 7 other things to know Full story

2. The state-by-state battle over anesthesia time caps Full story

3. If you lead anesthesia at a health system, the operational decisions reshaping the OR are reshaping your practice. The peers working through it are gathering Sept. 14-15 in Chicago. Apply to attend Becker’s Perioperative Summit as a reviewer here.

 

4. The era of free anesthesia coverage is over Full story

5. Another state opts out of federal CRNA supervision requirements Full story

6. CRNA and APP shortages strain operations. See practical workforce approaches for leaders here.

 

7. Payers are pushing top anesthesiologists out of the insurance model Full story

8. A lifeline for the anesthesia workforce? Full story

9. Why ASCs are done paying anesthesia stipends Full story

10. ASA, TeamHealth ink deal Full story

 

Becker’s Learning Opportunities

11. 100+ leaders surveyed—see the trends reshaping healthcare procurement in 2026 here.

12. St. Luke’s now clears 1.2k more prior auths a month — same team. See how here.

13. 30,000 geriatricians are needed by 2030. Only 7,400 practiced in 2022. See the workforce response here.

14. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

Apply to attend complimentary as a guest reviewer here! Opportunity exclusive to those directly employed by a provider organization.

 
 

 

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