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.
Bonnie S. Hillsberg, DC, MHA, MEd
Dr. Bonnie Hillsberg practices in the District of Columbia and is an active member of the Chiropractic Health Care section of the APHA. In addition to her DC degree, she holds a master's in health care administration from Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis, Mo.) and a master's in education from Boston College. Dr. Hillsberg is a senior manager at Kauffman & Associates, a company that specializes in public health, education and economic development issues, and serves on the board of the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved.