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.
Jasper Sidhu, BSc, DC
Dr. Jasper Sidhu, a 1994 graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, is president of Vibrationexercise.com, an online education and training site in the field of vibration therapy, training, and exercise. He can be reached at drsidhu@vibrationexercise.com.