Mike Nelson is a seasoned professional in the healthcare administration and managed care payor relations sectors, currently serving at TriCore Reference Laboratories since August 2019. Prior experience includes roles as Deputy Cabinet Secretary at the New Mexico Human Services Department from May 2015 to December 2018, Manager of Facility Provider Contracting at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico from March 2008 to March 2015, Director of Revenue Cycle at University of New Mexico Hospitals from January 2005 to March 2008, and Director of Contracting at Presbyterian Healthcare Services from September 1998 to January 2005. Educational background includes a Master of Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Administration from the University of Minnesota (1994-1997) and a Bachelor's degree in Speech Communication from The University of New Mexico (1986-1991).