Vicky Gregg has built a career that spans clinical nursing, health plan leadership and corporate governance, and she remains a prominent voice in U.S. healthcare policy and operations. Best known for a decade leading BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee as CEO from 2003 to 2012, Gregg’s trajectory began at Erlanger Regional Medical Center as a nurse and advanced through senior executive roles at Humana before she joined BCBST in 1995.

During her tenure at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Gregg championed early population health strategies and launched the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation in 2003 to support prevention and community health initiatives. Her leadership extended to national arenas: she served on the U.S. National Institutes of Health Commission on Systemic Interoperability, chaired America’s Health Insurance Plans, and held board roles with the BlueCross BlueShield Association and the National Institute for Healthcare Management.

Since retiring as CEO, Gregg has remained active in advisory and investment work as a cofounder and partner of Guidon Partners. She has been sought for board service across public and private healthcare companies, reflecting a blend of operational experience and strategic insight. Her corporate directorships include roles at Quest Diagnostics and Acadia Healthcare, and she continues to shape regional health governance through positions with Erlanger Health System and the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga.

Her appointment to Acadia’s board in May 2016 underscored a shift toward behavioral health and diversified care settings among her governance interests. Board listings reflect a broad portfolio of health-sector organizations (Vicky Gregg, Acadia Healthcare among them) where she brings expertise in management, finance and long-term care.

Recognition of Gregg’s contributions culminated with induction into the Tennessee Healthcare Hall of Fame, an acknowledgment of her role in advancing healthcare delivery and reform across the state. Colleagues note her practical orientation and emphasis on implementation, qualities credited with guiding Erlanger’s conversion to a private non-profit governance model and with influencing statewide improvements in access and care coordination.

As the healthcare landscape evolves, Gregg’s blend of clinical roots and executive leadership continues to inform conversations on population health, interoperability and the governance of complex health systems. Her ongoing board work keeps her engaged in shaping both policy and practice.