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.
COPA Awards Continued Recognition to CCE
On April 8th, 1992, the board of directors of the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation (COPA), an independent national association of accrediting agencies, awarded continued recognition to the Chiropractic Council on Education (CCE). The scope of recognition is for the accredititation of institutions offering the doctor of chiropractic degree. The next scheduled consideration of CCE's recognition will be January of 1997.