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.
10,000 Subscribers in Only Four Months
After only four months, ChiroWeb's To Your Health (TYH) electronic patient newsletter has exceeded over 10,000 subscribers. While the program was designed primarily to educate chiropractic patients, over 3,000 consumers have also subscribed and are being referred to participating doctors of chiropractic.
The TYH program allows DCs to offer to their patients (and other members of their community on an unlimited basis) a bi-weekly e-mail newsletter that educates them about the benefits of chiropractic and wellness. The e-mail newsletter not only provides valuable research-referenced information about chiropractic, but also includes information about doctors and their practices. Subscribers also have the option to receive newsletters with graphics and photographs, including a photograph of their doctor of chiropractic.
Consumer subscribers receive their newsletters with information regarding the nearest participating doctor of chiropractic right at the top. Thus far, 1,200 participating doctors are enjoying consumer newsletter referrals every two weeks. Unfortunately, there are still many consumers in areas without participating DCs.
Because To Your Health is an e-mail newsletter, it is extremely inexpensive to educate patients and can easily be forwarded to many more readers. Internet access is not required for participation.
For more information please call toll-free 888-352-8180.