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.
Correction
Regarding "Healing the Division of the Vision," a two part article (DC, Sept. 8, Oct. 6) by Neal Stern, BS, DC, and Dean Black, PhD: Dr. Stern was identified as also holding an MD degree, which is erroneous. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused him.