Melissa Pickering

Melissa Pickering is a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry with extensive experience in management and provider relations. As a Regional Manager at Advocate Health Advisors, Melissa oversees operations and teams within the organization. Previously, as Broker Sales Manager at Cigna Healthcare from April 2017 to April 2021, Melissa managed over 500 independent Medicare agents in Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. In an earlier role as Provider Relations Specialist, Melissa effectively managed three large provider group Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) in Central Alabama, focusing on provider contracting, Stars data, claims issues, and patient panel management.