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.
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Chiropractic Philosophy According To NACM?
In a recent communication to selected members of the chiropractic profession, Ronald L. Slaughter, DC, chairman of the National Association of Chiropractic Medicine (also known as the Orthopractic Manipulation Society) made this comment about chiropractic philosophy:
"'Chiropractic' is a (failed) healthcare philosophy. Failed because _nobody_ except some chiropractors believe in it." (emphasis and comment belong to Dr. Slaughter)Perhaps someone should enlighten Dr. Slaughter and the other few members of the NACM/orthopractic group that patients also choose the chiropractic philosophy over the medical philosophy. What do you think?