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.
Chiropractic Centennial Foundation to Benefit from New Series of Foot Levelers Seminars
Last year, Foot Levelers, Inc., inaugurated a unique series of eight seminars. Half of all seminar fees were donated by the company in a 50/50 split with the CCF and the chiropractic colleges (seminar attendees chose which chiropractic college were the beneficiaries). This philanthropic concept generated a heady $101,282.60 donation from Foot Levelers in 1992.
Foot Levelers has announced it will continue in this tradition with a second series of educational seminars, "Countdown to Centennial '93." Again half of all seminar revenue will be split between the CCF and the chiropractic colleges.
"Countdown to Centennial '93" seminars are scheduled for the following dates and locations:
Davenport, Iowa -- July 10-11
San Jose, California -- July 31-August 1
Kansas City, Missouri -- August 21-22
Atlanta, Georgia -- September 25-26
St. Louis, Missouri -- October 2-3
Newark, New Jersey -- November 6-7
Minneapolis, Minnesota -- November 13-14
The seminars will feature speakers Dr. John K. Hyland on biomechanics and rehabilitation; Dr. Paul Jaskoviak on physical therapy; Dr. Kenneth J. Murkowski on correct insurance procedures; and Dr. Monte H. Greenawalt on spinal pelvic stabilization. Dr. Russell Erhardt will be speaking at the Kansas City seminar on radiology.
The lectures will provide 12 hours of license renewal credit. Included in the $99 registration fee will be a post-seminar party.
Foot Levelers President Kent S. Greenwalt said, "We feel this is going to be an important year for chiropractic, and Foot Levelers wants to do everything it can to guarantee this profession's future."
Doctors who wish to get more information, or who wish to register may call 1-800-553-4860.