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.
Chiroweb.com Scores First Million Hit Month
March, 1999 marked the first time that Chiroweb.com logged more than 1 million hits on the website. During the month, 19,805 different visitors made 70,935 separate visits, resulting in 1,069,160 hits. The traffic on Chiroweb.com continues to double about every 4-5 months.