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.
Brock Rutherford, MS, ATC
Brock Rutherford is a certified athletic trainer and president of Therapy Innovations LLC. He has over 14 years of clinical experience and has spent the past six years researching, developing and marketing heat therapy modalities. For more information, contact Brock at www.therapy-innovations.com."