Michele Nelissen, M.B.A.

Michele Nelissen, M.B.A.

Administrator of the Heritage California Accountable Care Organization
Senior Vice President of Medical Group Operations
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management

Michele Nelissen has been an integral part of High Desert Medical Group's leadership team for over twenty one years. She has been instrumental in moving two medical facilities into new locations. In 2012, Mrs. Nelissen was appointed Administrator of the Heritage California Accountable Care Organization – a program dedicated to “accountable care,” which ensures higher quality of patient care, efficiency, and additional support for Medicare Beneficiaries who use the traditional fee-for-service model.

As Senior Vice President of Group Operations, Mrs. Nelissen is currently responsible for product implementation and administration for all lines of business with which we participate, along with directing the overall operation of Heritage Health Care in Palmdale. Mrs. Nelissen also works directly with network development in overseeing the Independent Physician Association for High Desert Medical Group, as well as active involvement in several other critical areas at HDMG such as Provider Credentialing, Eligibility, Health Information Management, and Patient Experience.

Mrs. Nelissen completed her Master's Degree in Healthcare Management in February of 2018, and earned her Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration from the Western Governors University.