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 to Dr. James W. Parker Obituary
In listing the surviving relatives of Dr. James Parker in the Dec. 1 issue, we neglected to mention one of his three surviving sons, Dr. James W. Parker Jr.
The complete listing:
three sons:
Dr. W. Karl Parker, president, Parker College (and his wife,Judy);grandchildren:
Dr. James W. Parker Jr., a 1996 graduate of Parker College;
Dr. John Parker, a 1994 graduate of Parker College (and wife, Stacey Lynn, a Parker student).
Dr. Juddson Reed Parker (1995 Parker graduate);great-grandchildren:
Dr. Robert Allen Parker (1991 Parker graduate) and wife, Kellie (1991 Parker graduate);
Michael Chance Parker and wife, Diane Marie;
Steven Chase Parker (Parker student);
Aleczandria Grace Parker, Ashley Brooke Parker, and Bailey Lauren Parker.
Jordan Paige Parker;sister:
Bryce Ashton Parker;
Jade Alexis Parker;
and Cole Granger Parker.
Thelma Hensley (and husband, Virgil);Dr. Parker was preceded in death by a son, James Glen Parker, and a daughter, Barbara Diana Parker.
sister-in-law Margie Parker, and Donna Coughlan.