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.
Mark Reps, DC
Dr. Mark Reps is a chiropractor and certified acupuncturist with 35 years of clinical experience. He is a 1980 graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University and served as an associate clinical professor at NWHSU. In addition to his part-time clinical practice, he serves as a chiropractic advisor / consultant on the board of TCMzone, LLC; writes an alternative / natural health column for a half-dozen Minnesota newspapers; and has published four mystery novels. He is currently working with Dan Wen, MD (China) on educating chiropractors on the use of herbal medications in clinical practice. He will soon release his book, Perfect Health: Why Be Sick When You Can Be Well.