50 Most Influential Physician Executives – 2018
Rank: 4
Craig Samitt
Executive vice president/chief clinical officer, Anthem
Samitt helped drive improvement in Anthem's financial and operational performance, including growth in plans with 4-plus star ratings from the CMS. Anthem has also increased from 37% to 58% the percentage of provider revenue tied to valued-based contracts. Samitt is finishing his term on the influential Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.