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 Council on Education Elects New Officers
The Chiropractic Council on Education (CCE) has elected their new officers.
John Miller, D.C., president of Palmer College of Chiropractic- West has been elected as president; James Winterstein, D.C., president of National College of Chiropractic has been elected as vice president; and Carl Cleveland, III, D.C., of Cleveland Chiropractic College is new secretary/treasurer.
We wish these new officers success as they endeavor to serve the CCE, and through their posts -- the chiropractic profession, and ultimately the public they serve in setting and regulating standards of soundness and quality in the education of students of chiropractic with the purpose of producing competent, primary health care practitioners.