A federal judge in Camden has granted final approval to an $84 million settlement of an antitrust class action against the American Osteopathic Association.

The suit targeted a policy requiring physicians who seek board certification in osteopathy to buy membership in the association at an annual rate of $683. The settlement calls for the AOA to end the disputed policy coupling board certification with membership in the association, and to reduce the membership fee by $90, to $593.

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