Rick Wesslund, CEO & Founder BDC Advisors is pleased to announce that Rick Wesslund, Founder and Chairman, is actively returning to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Rick’s visionary leadership and deep expertise have shaped BDC Advisors since its founding in 1990, guiding the firm’s strategy and client engagements with many of the nation’s most respected healthcare organizations. As CEO, Rick will continue to drive innovation and excellence, leveraging his decades of expe

Shawn Fitzgibbon, Managing Director, BDC Advisors With shared analytics and a longer-term perspective, health systems and payers have a unique opportunity to transform local and regional markets. Are you ready to break the cycle of unit cost battles, compromised short-term solutions, resulting in consumer dissatisfaction—and disrupt your market to capture a greater share with a committed partner? Success for payers and providers rests on establishing long-term predictable and

Peter K. Attwater, Managing Director Miami, Florida, August 26, 2025 (Press Newswire) For immediate release.   BDC Advisors, a leading healthcare strategy consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Peter Attwater has joined the firm as a Managing Director. With more than 18 years of experience in healthcare strategy and M&A advisory, Peter has helped provider organizations navigate complex transactions, design integration strategies, and deliver transformative results.   Pe

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