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.
Tariq Faridi, BSc, MEd
Dr. Tariq Faridi holds a doctorate in biomedical sciences and has completed two postgraduate CME courses from Harvard Medical School, accumulating 42 CE units for"Treating Obesity--A Multidisciplinary Approach," and "Malnutrition in the Hospitalized Patient." In addition, he has received a certificate for "Preventive Medical Strategies" from USC Medical School. Dr. Faridi is the author of Spinal Manipulation and Visceral Disease: Early Detection and Clinical Management and speaks at chiropractic colleges worldwide.