Michelle Higginson Ms, Rn, Rhia, Cpc, Cpco

Michelle Higginson has a diverse work experience spanning various healthcare organizations. Michelle is currently serving as the Senior Director of Operations (Claims & Eligibility) at WPAS, Inc. since September 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Executive Director Regulatory and Reimbursement at Iris Telehealth from August 2021 to September 2022. From September 2018 to August 2021, Michelle was the Vice President, Clinical Operations at AllMed Healthcare Management. Michelle also held positions at Intermountain Healthcare, serving as the Director of Care Management - Navican from February 2018 to July 2018, and as the Director of Hospital Care Management - System from February 2017 to February 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Verscend in various roles including Vice President of Clinical Operations from August 2015 to February 2017, Director of Clinical Operations from January 2013 to August 2015, and Manager of Clinical Operations from May 2012 to January 2013. Michelle also has experience as the Manager of Physician Claim Insight / Database Development and Support from March 2011 to May 2012, State Development Team Lead from July 2010 to March 2011, and RN Clinical Analyst from July 2008 to July 2010. Michelle began their career as a Medical/Oncology Staff RN at Intermountain Healthcare from July 2007 to July 2008. Additionally, they have entrepreneurial experience as the Owner of Gem Valley Market from May 1999 to May 2003.

Michelle Higginson, MS, RN, RHIA, CPC, CPCO has a diverse education history that includes both healthcare and information management. Michelle obtained their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from DSU between 2005 and 2008. Following that, they pursued a Dual Master of Science (MS) degree in Health Information Management and IT Leadership from The College of St. Scholastica, completing it between 2009 and 2012.

In addition to their educational background, Michelle Higginson has also acquired several certifications. Michelle earned the Nurse Executive Advanced - Board Certified credential from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in July 2018. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) certification from the AAPC in April 2022. Although the obtained months and years are not provided for their Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), and Registered Nurse (RN) certifications, it is reasonable to assume that they obtained them prior to or in conjunction with their career and educational endeavors.