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.
Life West Student Awarded First Dr. Michael Dobbins Scholarship
Life Chiropractic College West student James Hartman Andersen received the first Dr. Michael Dobbins Excellence in Nutritional Education Scholarship during the college's annual Spring for Life celebration. Standard Process, Inc., created the $10,000 annual scholarship through Life West in recognition of alumnus Michael Dobbins, DC. For many years, Dr. Dobbins has been educating his patients, colleagues and the public on the value of combining chiropractic care and whole-food nutritional supplements to promote personal well-being and maintain overall health.
The Dr. Michael Dobbins Excellence in Nutritional Education scholarship will be awarded to a Life West student each year for the next 10 years. According to Standard Process, the goal is to encourage students to study whole-food nutrition as they pursue their degrees in alternative health care.
Source: Life Chiropractic College West