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.
Courtney Craig, MS, DC
Dr. Courtney Craig is a DC graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida with a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. She is a health and nutrition consultant for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia, and offers patient education through blogs, webinars, and podcasting at www.drcourtneycraig.com. Dr. Craig has nearly two decades of experience as a CFS patient and, now recovered, is dedicated to advancing treatment and understanding of these conditions.