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.
Holly Westbrock, DC, DACBSP, CSCS
Dr. Holly Westbrock graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University and completed her DABCSP training at Palmer. She specializes in repetitive strain and stress injuries with associated compensation patterns in elite athletes.