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.
Pran Manga, PhD, MPhil
Dr. Pran Manga is a professor of health economics at the Tefler School of Management at the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada. He is best known for two comprehensive reports (coined the \"Manga Reports\"") discussing the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of chiropractic care.
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