Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Mark Williams, DC, MBA, DACBOH
Dr. Mark S. Williams is a chiropractic physician and medical director with The Hartford Insurance Company. He received his DC degree from Logan College of Chiropractic; is board certified in occupational health and applied ergonomics; and has worked in the disability and workers' compensation insurance industry since 2000. Dr. Williams is a member of the American Chiropractic Association Council on Occupational Health; serves as chair of the advisory committee for the ACA Opioid Task Force; and is also a committee member of the Medical Issues Committee and Disability Management and Return to Work Committee of the International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions (IAIABC).