Byron C. Scott
Affiliated Expert
Dr. Scott has over 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare as a physician executive in global humanitarian medical aid, physician practice management, health analytics, healthcare technology,
Dr. Scott has over 30 years of leadership experience in healthcare as a physician executive in global humanitarian medical aid, physician practice management, health analytics, healthcare technology, and consulting. He previously practiced emergency medicine for 27 years. He has over 25 years of governance experience serving on the Boards of hospitals, health plan, medical device company, humanitarian aid organizations, and associations.
Education
MBA, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2011
MD, University of California, San Diego, 1990
BS, University of California, Los Angeles, 1986
Professional Experience
Board of Directors, Providence Health Plan, Feb 2022-present
Board of Directors, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, March 2021-present
Board of Directors, Accuray, February 2021-present
Board of Directors, Direct Relief, June 2016-present
Editorial Board Member, American Health and Drug Benefits Journal, October 2014-present
Deputy Chief Health Officer, Simpler Consulting, IBM Watson Health, March 2017-June 2020
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Truven Health Analytics, an IBM Company, January 2014-February 2017
Academic Appointments
Adjunct Online Faculty, UMass Amherst Isenberg School of Management, 2016-present
Adjunct Teaching Assistant Professor, Jefferson University College of Population Health, 2019-present
Adjunct Associate Professor, NYU Stern Executive MBA, 2023
Teaching Interests
Masters
- Healthcare Quality
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- Governance
Awards
National Association of Corporate Directors, Nonprofit Director of the Year, 2023
Jefferson University College of Population Health, Outstanding Adjunct Teaching Award of the Year, 2021