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.
Steven Brown, DC, LAc
Dr. Steven Brown attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego; then decided on a career in chiropractic instead after having success with chiropractic treatment of sports injuries. He completed his DC degree and an acupuncture certification in 1994 at Logan University. Dr. Brown practices in Tempe, Ariz. (www.brownchiro.com) and is a faculty associate in the Kinesiology Department of Arizona State University, teaching functional anatomy, and kinesiology & exercise physiology.