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.
CCF Announces Theme/Dates for Celebration
After a December 8th meeting in Chicago, the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation (CCF) has announced that the official theme of the chiropractic centennial will be "The Grand Celebration: Commemorating 100 Years of Chiropractic." The dates for events were also confirmed: The year-long celebration will begin on Founder's Day, September 18, 1994, continue in Washington, D.C., July 5-9, 1995, and end in Davenport, Iowa September 13-17, 1995.
Each location will have a full schedule of continuing education, exhibitors, and association meetings. Special events unique to each location will be planned.
Elections
During the CCF meeting, elections were held to select Board of Trustees members:
Re-elected for three year terms were Dr. Roger Hulsebus, Dr. Patrick Keefe, and Mr. Donald Petersen Jr.
Dr. Louis P. Latimer was named to his first term as a member of the Board and will represent the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
Officers elected to one-year terms were:
President -- Dr. William F. Holmberg
Vice president, marketing -- Dr. Kerwin P. Winkler
Vice president, planning -- Dr. Michael J. Hulsebus
Secretary -- Dr. Patrick T. Keefe Sr.
Treasurer -- Dr. Roger D. Hulsebus
Other business from the meeting included an agreement with the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) to coordinate all continuing education efforts for the Centennial celebration, with Dr. Carl Cleveland, III, named chairman of the Continuing Education Committee.
Juan Nodarse
Chairman
Communications Committee
Chiropractic Centennial Foundation