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.
Largest Health Assoc. to Feature Chiropractic Topics
The American Public Health Association (APHA), the oldest, largest, and most influential public health association in the US, will hold its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. October 30-November 3, 1994. The meeting will be the largest public health gathering in the world, attended by as many as 12,000 leaders in national, state, local and international health.
Again this year, there will be chiropractic booths in the exhibit hall and chiropractic topics presented among the scientific and technical papers. There will be three full sessions dedicated to chiropractic topics this fall, including 16 papers contributed by several well-respected chiropractic authors and co-authors.
Over 850 DCs are now in the APHA, holding membership in the radiological Health Section and in the Chiropractic Forum (Special Interest Group). Chiropractic practitioners, educators, and students are urged to join and renew membership in APHA, and attend the annual meeting. For further information contact Dr. Rand Baird (310) 373-2225, Dr. Craig Nelson (612) 888-4777 ext. 154, or Dr. Herbert Vear (905) 831-9221.