BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee has appointed Michael Drescher as director of provider engagement.
In this position, Mr. Drescher will oversee day-to-day operations associated with provider communications and education efforts for multiple lines of business. He will guide provider engagement activities and help BlueCross maintain strong and productive relationships with its network of more than 20,000 providers.
Mr. Drescher joined BlueCross in 2012 as director of network communications after spending a year as vice president of account management for UnitedHealthcare Community Plan.
Prior to that, he served as senior advisor and communications director for Governor Phil Bredesen. Before joining Governor Bredesen’s staff, Mr. Drescher served for three years as director of public affairs for the Bureau of TennCare. Before that, he served as senior vice president of government relations for the Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Drescher has also worked for McNeely, Pigott & Fox Public Relations firm and Phyve Corporation.
"We are excited to have Michael in this expanded role," said Larry Nall, senior vice president of provider network management at BlueCross. "His experience, dedication, and skills make him the perfect fit to oversee the management of our relationships with hospitals, physicians and allied health practitioners across the state."
Mr. Drescher was honored as one of The Tennessean’s "Top 40 Under 40" for community service and leadership, as well as "Volunteer of the Year" by the Nashville Health Care Council. He is a founding chairman and former board member for Nashville’s Leadership Healthcare, and a former chairman and board member for Young Leaders Council. He is also a former board vice president for Hands On Nashville.
Mr, Drescher earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Kentucky.