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.
ABCA Hosts Ninth Annual Convention
The American Black Chiropractors' Association (ABCA) will be hosting their Ninth Annual Convention, Wednesday, August 15 through Sunday, August 19, 1990 at the Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel, East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The convention will host a series of workshops and continuing education seminars for license renewal. Among them are Chiropractic Sports Medicine for the 90s led by Dr. Philip T. Santiago and Diagnosis and Management of Musculo-Skeletal Conditions led by Dr. Frank J. Nicchi.
Dr. Santiago is associate professor of sports medicine at New York Chiropractic College.
Dr. Nicchi has served on the faculty of New York Chiropractic College where he has instructed clinical orthopedics and neurology, differential diagnosis and flexion-distraction technique.
Presently there are over 300 black chiropractors practicing throughout the United States. The ABCA was established to promote better health care in the black community, to educate the public on the benefits of chiropractic medicine, and to assist the educational endeavors of those interested in the chiropractic profession.
For more information please contact:
Herman J. Glass II, D.C.
17301 W. 8 Mile Road
Detroit, Michigan 48235
Or call Alfred Davis Jr., D.C.
Chairperson
(201) 783-3606