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.
Howard Levinson, DC, CFE, AHFI
Dr. Howard Levinson, a 1984 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic, is a certified fraud examiner, accredited health care fraud examiner and forensic chiropractor. He is a clinical director for the special investigations fraud and abuse unit at WellPoint, Inc., parent company to 14 Blue Cross plans.