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.
Jeff Sklar, DC
Dr. Jeff Sklar is the director of chiropractic services at Cancer Treatment Centers of America's (www.cancercenter.com) East Regional Medical Center in Philadelphia. He has been practicing chiropractic for more than 19 years and also serves as district director in Philadelphia for the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association. He is a recent past recipient of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Clinical Innovation Award; a nationally recognized public speaker on the topic of integrative oncology; and has been featured in numerous magazine articles and television interviews about chiropractic treatment and integrative care for cancer patients."