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.
Jeffrey Cronk, DC, CICE
Dr. Jeffrey Cronk graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. He practices in Wisconsin and is the owner of National Injury Diagnostics, located in Eau Claire, Wisc. Contact Dr. Cronk with questions or comments regarding this article on the Web at www.nationalinjurydiagnostics.com."