Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association

Millions of Americans insured by Highmark Inc. are about to have some of their medical treatments decided by a computer program, rather than their doctor or therapist, according to a professional healthcare association in Pennsylvania.

On January 1, 2013, Highmark plans to implement the PMMP on one of the state's largest purchasers of health insurance: the Pennsylvania Employee Benefits Trust Fund- serving the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's tens of thousands of employees.

(Harrisburg, PA) The Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA) indicated its “strong opposition” to a new cost-management program recently introduced by Highmark, Inc., a Pennsylvania health insurer.

(Harrisburg, PA) Dr. John E. McCarrin, a Chiropractor with offices in Media and Chester, was recently selected as the Commonwealth’s 2011 Chiropractor of the Year and re-elected as President of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association.