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 Alumnus of the Year: Dr. Joseph Awender II
On Friday, Aug. 3, Dr. Joseph E. Awender II from Redwood City, Calif., was honored as 2012 Alumnus of the Year by the Life Chiropractic College West Alumni Association. The award recognizes Dr. Awender's outstanding service to the chiropractic profession and his community. He was honored at Life West's "The Wave," a two-day seminar experience held at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, Calif.
A 1990 graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, Dr. Awender II is a second-generation chiropractor with over 15 DCs in his extended family. Dr. Awender II serves on the Board of Regents and was recently instrumental in the successful completion of the "Bridge to the Future" fund-raising campaign for Life West.
Source: Life Chiropractic College West