In a landmark development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has reached a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims brought by health care providers, including chiropractors. The lawsuit accused BCBS of dividing the nation into exclusive regions and limiting competition, which resulted in lower reimbursements for providers. Although BCBS denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid lengthy litigation – and you can get a piece of the pie.
Judgment Day Coming...Last Chance!
You'll recall that Arnold Schwarzenegger put his signature on a motorized Leander 900 Z adjusting table, blue in color, at the 13th annual Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Fitness Expo, held each year in conjunction with the ICA's Symposium on Natural Fitness. The "Arnold Schwarzenegger Signature Adjusting Table" auction will close on July 31 at noon PST. The high bid belongs to Dr. D. L. Thomas at $8,000.
Donated by Leader Health Technologies, the table features:
- motorized continuous passive motion (CPM)
- flexion/distraction
- lateral flexion
- hinged cervical section
- electrical variable speed (EVS)
- flexion timer
- dual on/off foot switches
- separate patient "off" switch
- commercial-grade vinyl upholstery
- full three-year non-prorated warranty (except cushions - one year)
- "one-touch" ergonomic controls: (hinged cervical and ankle sections, t-bar, face cushions and lateral flexion)
Bidding can be placed by fax or email. Due to the dynamic nature of auctions, each bid will be posted at www.chiroweb.com/Arnold. The leading bidder will be reported in a upcoming issue of Dynamic Chiropractic.
To place your bid to own the Arnold Schwarzenegger Signature Adjusting Table, please provide your name, phone number and the amount of your bid to:
fax: (714) 899-4273
email: arnold@chiroweb.com
The WFC will pay the shipping costs to send the Arnold Schwarzenegger Signature Adjusting Table anywhere in the continental U.S.