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.
Assoc. of Chiro. Colleges Appoints New Executive Director
Reed Phillips, DC, PhD, president of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) has announced the appointment of David Scott O'Bryon, CAE, as executive director of the ACC.
Mr. O'Bryon, the founder of O'Bryon & Company, a multiple association management firm, has over 20 years experience in the areas of association organizational management, communications, and financial budgeting, 17 of those years within health care. Early in his career, Mr. O'Bryon served on the staff of two members of Congress.
The ACC will now be headquartered in Mr. O'Bryon's office in Bethesda, Maryland.
"I am extremely pleased to be able to work with the leaders of the profession, and have the opportunity to advance the mission of the chiropractic colleges," said Mr. O'Bryon.
Editor's note: The new address for the office of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges is: 4424 Montgomery Ave., Suite 102, Bethesda, Maryland 20815. Tele: (301) 652-5066; Fax: (301) 913-9146.