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.
Nikolas Hedberg, DC, DABCI
Dr. Nikolas Hedberg, a 2003 graduate of Texas Chiropractic College, is a board-certified chiropractic internist and the founder of the Immune Restoration Center in Asheville, N.C., where he focuses on treating infectious and autoimmune disease. Contact him via his website, www.infectionconnection.net."