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.
Shawn Veltman
Shawn Veltman, a graduate of McMaster University (Bachelor of Commerce degree), operates out of Hamilton, Ontario. He is the founder of SV & A Chiropractic Consulting. Contact Shawn with questions and comments regarding this article at shawn@svachiro.com.