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.
Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners Names Executive Director
James Badge, DC, chairman, and the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners has announced that Pamela J. Paschal, interim executive director, has been instated as executive director. Her instatement is effective Feb. 1, 2014.
Ms. Paschal was appointed as the interim executive director on Oct. 2, 2013. She has been with the chiropractic board since April 2009.
Source: Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners