SYRACUSE — Dr. Arthur Vercillo, regional president of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Central New York’s largest health insurer, has been named to the editorial board of The American Journal of Managed Care.
The journal is an independent, peer-reviewed publication that disseminates clinical information to managed-care physicians, clinical decision-makers, and other health-care professionals.
At Excellus, Vercillo is responsible for developing and maintaining quality health-care provider networks and supporting the growth and retention of business in Central New York, the health insurer says. He also has served Excellus as vice president/chief medical officer and as medical director.
A board-certified general surgeon who trained at SUNY Upstate Medical University, the University of Connecticut, and Harvard University, Vercillo holds academic appointments in the departments of general surgery and otolaryngology at Upstate Medical University and is a past president of the Onondaga County Medical Society. He has authored numerous articles in medical literature, according to Excellus.
Vercillo serves on the boards of Arc of Onondaga, HealtheConnections, Success by Six, the SUNY Oswego MBA in Health Services Administration program, and the Syracuse Ballet.
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