Leadership Team

Director of Utilization Review

Michelle Parker is the Director of Utilization Management for Anchor Hospital. A Michigan native, Michelle began working for UHS in 2005 and later joined the Anchor Hospital team in 2015. Prior to working for UHS, she was an ABA-Certified Behavior Specialist working primarily with forensically adjudicated patients in the state of Virginia. She brings 20 years of experience in the mental health field to Anchor Hospital.

She oversees operations for our inpatient and partial hospitalization services, directing staff in auditing patient records, telephonic reviews and prior authorization acquisitions. Michelle also works to ensure compliance with governmental regulatory entities and meet contractual guidelines required by health plans. She works in collaboration with all disciplines including medical management, nursing, social services and financial management.