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 Suppliers Honored by FCER
Chiropractic suppliers who support the Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research were presented with laser-engraved plaques and special display awards during the FCER's Annual Business and Industry Campaign Awards in Orlando, Florida, August 28th. The awards were presented by FCER President George McClelland, D.C.
Monies donated by the 26 companies to the FCER totalled $42,750.
Philanthropist Club ($10,000)
National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company
Vanguard Club ($5,000)
Foot Levelers, Inc.
Lloyd Table Company
Champion Club ($2,500)
Dee Cee Laboratories
Williams Manufacturing
Investors Club ($1,000)
Anabolic Laboratories, Inc.
Bankers Leasing Company
Biotics Research Corporation
Body Care, Inc.
Colwell Systems, Inc.
DaVinci Laboratories
Data Trace Chiropractic Publishers
Douglas Laboratories
Dynatronics
Metagenics, Inc.
Meyer Distributing Company
Motion Palpation Institute
Nutri-West
Practice Makers Products, Inc.
Standard Process Laboratories, Inc.
The RESCA Network
Partners Club ($500)
JA-CO Distributors, Inc.
Williams & Wilkins
Associates Club ($250)
David & Charles Levinson
MORFAM, Inc.
Summit Industries
Organizations interesting in joining the Business and Industry Campaign can contact Diana Stevens at the FCER (800) 637-6244 or (703) 276-7445. The FCER provides members of the campaign with broader exposure within the chiropractic community via monthly publicity.