Chris Pricco

Chris Pricco is the CEO of Paradigm Specialty Networks. Chris will oversee the division's innovative, data-driven network solutions that address the most challenging, expensive, and unmanaged segments in workers' compensation: orthopedic and spine, pain management, addiction, post-acute care, behavioral health, and surgical implants.

Chris Pricco joins Paradigm from Optum, where he worked for the past 15 years, most recently serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Medical Benefit Management division, a $1B+ business that manages high-complexity, high-cost cases, including transplantation, oncology, kidney, and musculoskeletal conditions. In this role, Chris focused on building specialty care solutions to deliver the best outcomes for patients with complex and challenging health care needs, while reducing the total cost of care for payers. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer of Optum International, overseeing the company's global health care business. During his tenure at Optum, Chris also served in several other key executive roles, including Senior Vice President of Accountable Care Solutions, Chief Operating Officer for the Complex Medical Conditions group, and as Vice President of Network Development and Product Management. Before joining Optum in 2005, Chris was the Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Health Care, a renal disease management company. His background also includes the Chief Financial Officer role of a 130-physician multi-specialty clinic, as well as consulting with hospitals and physician practices as part of Deloitte Consulting. Chris holds a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and an MBA in Accounting and Health Care Financial Management from the University of Wisconsin.