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.
New on ChiroWeb.com -- International, State and College News
Chiroweb.com has added three new news-related sections:
News Around the World (www.chiroweb.com/world). This is the place to learn what's going on in national chiropractic associations at home and abroad. The site currently contains news from Japan, Sweden, Australia and the U.S. News from other countries is being added as we receive it.
State News (www.chiroweb.com/states). Every year the Congress of Chiropractic State Associations gets together to compare notes. You don't have to wait. Find out what's going on around the country state by state. Among those states that have just provided information are Colorado, Florida, Kansas and Ohio.
Chiropractic College News (www.chiroweb.com/college/news). What's the latest from your alma mater? We're posting information from all 16 U.S. chiropractic colleges. In the future, you'll find information from all 33 chiropractic colleges on the planet.
Check chiroweb.com often for updates and additions to each section. If you belong to the staff of a chiropractic state association, national association or college and have news, e-mail your press releases to editorial@mpamedia.com, or send it by fax to (714) 899-4273.