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.
County Chiropractic Society Officers Installed
Santa Monica, Ca -- Installed as executive officers of the Los Angeles County Chiropractic Society for the 1990-91 term are (seated left to right) Robert Hurley, D.C., secretary (Los Angeles); Gene D. Coffman, D.C., past president (Pasadena); (standing left to right) Glenn Fischel, D.C., president (Santa Monica); Alan Jeans, D.C., (San Pedro); Walter Koch, D.C., second vice president (Covina); and Bradley Sullivan, D.C., first vice president (Van Nuys). The Los Angeles County Chiropractic Society (LACCS) is made up of 10 local chiropractic associations. Through its 700 chiropractor members located throughout Los Angeles county, LACCS seeks to increase awareness and understanding of chiropractic. One major LACCS program is HOPE Day (Helping Other People Eat), a countywide food donation effort that in February 1990 collected 60,000 pounds of food for LIFE (Love is Feeding Everyone) -- the largest single contribution ever presented to the organization. HOPE Day 1991 (scheduled for February 14) will again benefit LIFE.