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.
ICA and ACA Adopt Positions Against Using Research to Recruit Patients
While there are many issues over which the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and the International Chiropractors' Association (ICA) disagree, the use of research to recruit patients is not one of them. In an almost unprecedented event, both associations independently established their own positions against this type of program.
Both the ACA and the ICA established their positions against research/recruitment during their respective board meetings in the month of October, only three weeks apart!
Each position is presented separately. Please read how a single issue (internal or external) can cause two distinctly different organizations to unite in purpose.