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.
Sara Arscott, PhD, CCRP
Dr. Sara Arscott is the manager of clinical research at Standard Process Inc. In this role, she designs and prepares clinical research protocols, and conducts, coordinates and monitors clinical trials. Dr. Arscott earned her doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. She can be reached with questions and comments at sarscott@standardprocess.com.