50 Most Influential Physician Executives – 2017

Dr. Craig Samitt serves as executive vice president and chief clinical officer for insurance giant Anthem. As a member of the company's executive leadership team, he is responsible for establishing, leading and executing Anthem's overall clinical vision and strategy with a focus on improving patient outcomes and delivering value-based care to Anthem's nearly 40 million medical members. Samitt oversees Anthem's clinical operations and is responsible for the Provider Solutions team, which is working to transform the provider experience by supporting and delivering seamless business interactions. Samitt is a nationally recognized healthcare policy expert and thought leader with more than 20 years of experience leading healthcare delivery and service organizations.