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.
Show Policy-Makers Chiropractic Counts
With health care reform looming, what better time to contact legislators and policy-makers and share the rationale for giving more patients more access to the services you provide. To that end, the Government Relations Working Group of the Chiropractic Summit has created a 28-page policy document that outlines how chiropractic can best be utilized in a reformed health care system and documents how chiropractic's clinical and cost-effectiveness can relieve pressure on the "current failing system." Available online from state and national chiropractic organizations, the paper can be printed and downloaded for lobbying purposes at no charge.