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.
Angie Patrick
Angie Patrick has been an active participant in the massage industry for more than a decade. Currently, she is director of massage business development and corporate sales for Massage Warehouse, Scrip Companies. Angie is also a regular columnist for one of MPA Media's other trade publications, Massage Today, where her articles inspire therapists to achieve higher planes of success through marketing and making professional decisions for their practices.