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.
Election of Officers: Consortium for Chiropractic Research
The Consortium for Chiropractic Research (CCR), cosponsors of the 8th annual Conference on Research and Education (CORE) with the California Chiropractic Association, elected officers for two-year terms during the CCA's convention in Monterey, California June 18-20.
CCR Election Results:
President: William Meeker, DC, MPH
Vice President: Joanne Nyiendo, PhD
Secretary: Grace Jacobs, DA
Treasurer: Ruth Sandefur, DC, PhD
An article detailing the events of the CORE and the CCA convention will appear in the upcoming issue of "DC."