H. Scott Sarran (HCSC) H. Scott Sarran, M.D., is the Divisional Senior VP and CMO for Government Programs, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). A seasoned physician executive with expertise in group practice leadership and all aspects of managed care, Dr. Sarran’s responsibilities include providing overall medical leadership; managing and setting strategy for medical management, utilization, and case and disease management, and the development of medical policy.
Before joining HCSC, Dr. Sarran was the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois’ (BCBSIL) vice president and chief medical officer. Prior to his position at BCBSIL, Dr. Sarran worked for Fidelis Senior Care, where he served as chief medical officer. While there, he was responsible for all medical policy and medical management functions, including utilization, quality, case and disease management, credentialing, pharmacy, and HEDIS reporting. Prior to joining Fidelis in 2006, Dr. Sarran held numerous health industry positions in the Chicago area, including vice president, Medical Management, for Advocate Health Centers; vice president and medical director for the University of Chicago Health System; vice president, Clinical Quality Improvement, for Advocate Health Care; and several positions at Lutheran General Health Systems.
Dr. Sarran received a bachelor of science degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, in 1977; his medical doctorate from Northwestern University Medical School in 1979; and a master’s degree in Management from Evanston’s J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 1992. He completed his family practice residency at Lutheran General Hospital in 1982, serving as chief resident from 1981 to 1982. In addition, Dr. Sarran has held academic appointments at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. Dr. Sarran is a diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice.