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.
Hygenic President/CEO Appointed to FCP Board of Directors
Marshall Dahneke, CEO and president of Hygenic Corporation, was recently appointed to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP) Board of Directors. Dahneke joins a number of other well-known doctors and vendors who are responsible for setting policy and overseeing the activities of the foundation. Other board members include:
- Chairman: Kent Greenawalt, president of Foot Levelers
- Don Petersen, publisher of Dynamic Chiropractic
- Dr. Gerry Clum, president of Life West
- Dr. Mark Ziegler, president of Northwestern Health Sciences University
- Dr. Mark Sanna, president of Breakthrough Coaching
- Dr. Bob Hoffman, President of The Masters Circle
- Dr Carol Ann Malizia
- Dr Terry Yochum
- Dr Mike Flynn
- Dwayne Bennett
Source: Foundation for Chiropractic Progress