Carol and Marc Richmond are originally from Philadephia and have lived in southern California for over 40 years. Carol holds a MS Ed in Special Education and a State of California Life Teaching Credential. She has consulted with and taught physicians about the business of medicine for the last 20 years. She is now returning to her first love, teaching children with learning disabilities and emotional behavioral issues in a private Educational Therapy practice in Irvine.

Marc Richmond, MD, MMM is the Regional Medical Director for Blue Shield of California. Marc’s responsibilities include all aspects of medical management. He also works closely with the sales and marketing and network management departments to promote disease management and wellness programs for Blue Shield’s members. Marc graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Medical School. He also spent two years in the US Navy, prior to opening the first Board certified Family Practice in Irvine, CA where he practiced for 22 years. Marc received his MMM (Masters in Medical Management) degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. Marc serves on the volunteer faculty of UCI where he teaches a class for Family Practice residents called “From Residency to Reality.”
He has spoken to local and national organizations about the pros and cons of the current U.S. Healthcare System.