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.
Robert J Troell, MD, FACS
Dr. Robert J Troell, MD, FACS, is a quadruple board certified physician, Stanford trained in both Otolarngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Sleep Medicine. He was a clinical professor for seven years at the first sleep clinic in the United States, the Stanford Sleep Disorders Center. Additionally, he was the first surgeon board certified in Sleep Medicine in the U.S. His first medical and surgical practice was with colleagues Robert Riley, Nelson Powell and Kasey Li, considered the premier group in the world at the time for upper airway reconstructive surgery. Dr. Troell currently practices in Las Vegas and Laguna Beach, Calif.