Continental Who's Who

Scott Covert

Scott Covert is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Healthcare as a result of his role as Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Planning. One of the fastest growing healthcare corporations in the nation and a front runner in global healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a wide range of services to its clients. Founded in 1936, Health Care Service Corporation is the largest independently owned customer health insurance. The healthcare corporation believes in “expanding access to high quality, cost-effective health care and equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families.” Holding integrity, respect, and commitment as the core building blocks of their corporation, the company is dedicated to offering their clients the best service they deserve. Amassing over 20 years in the industry, Scott Covert is the Vice President of Clinical Strategy and Planning at Blue Cross Blue Shield, HCSC. Having influenced the organization in a strategic direction promoting their successful expansion throughout the years, Covert specializes in Strategy and Operations, Management, Program Management, Business and Development, Leadership, Insurance, Strategic Planning and Business Analysis. In addition, he has also assisted in the development of turnarounds, start-ups, large scale system implementations and ongoing process improvements. As the creator of one of the first on-line provider finder solutions, Covert hopes to expand the business within the next five years. Throughout the course of his education, Covert attended Amberton University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems. Later, he then received his Master of Business Administration in 2008. An affiliate of several organizations, Covert is a member of Camp iHope where he volunteers with children with terminal illness. Created from the compassionate hearts of the of the oncology team at Medical City Children’s Hospital, the camp is dedicated to raising cancer awareness and helping those in need. Camp iHope assists children in helping them promote lifelong friendships while establishing a way for them to feel like a “normal kid” again. By providing a network where children are able to reconnect with loved ones and develop a social network of their own, the camp lends a hand in giving kids the opportunity to “builds confidence, self-esteem, and provides a network of support.” In addition, the camp assists in helping children gain independence while promoting an environment enabling self-acceptance.