Bangor, Maine – Community Care Partnership of Maine (CCPM) proudly announces the appointment of Sandy Nesin, Esq. as its Chief Executive Officer, effective as of January 1, 2024. Ms. Nesin, the third CEO in the organization’s history, brings a wealth of healthcare operations and accountable care experience to the position.

Ms. Nesin first joined CCPM in 2018 as its Chief Operating Officer, where she played a pivotal role in the organization’s growth and development. She successfully oversaw ACO operations, including the negotiation and execution of several value-based payment arrangements, and the onboarding of many new member organizations. Prior to joining CCPM, she served as a Mediator for the State of Maine Judicial Branch and held roles in health insurance operations. In addition to her role as CCPM’s Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Nesin will continue to serve in her role as Vice President of Operations at St. Joseph Healthcare, a community hospital in Bangor, Maine.

A graduate of the University of Maine School of Law, Ms. Nesin’s legal acumen and commitment to improving healthcare and access to healthcare for all have been evident throughout her career. Under her guidance as Chief Operating Officer, CCPM achieved significant milestones, including 7 consecutive years of success in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) and the development of several centralized service lines designed to support healthcare organizations throughout the state.

Former CEO Mary Prybylo, who now serves as the organization’s Chief Research & Innovation Officer in addition to her role as President & CEO of St. Joseph Healthcare, expressed confidence in Ms. Nesin’s ability to lead CCPM into the future: “Sandy is a phenomenal leader with a strong vision that will guide CCPM’s continued success. She is deeply committed to CCPM’s mission of improving population health and ensuring all Mainers have access to high-quality care.”

CCPM Board Chair Heather A. Pelletier, Chief Executive Officer of Fish River Rural Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with locations in Eagle Lake, Fort Kent and Madawaska, also conveyed support for Ms. Nesin’s appointment: “Throughout Sandy’s tenure at CCPM, she has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, dedication, and extensive knowledge – all of which have played a pivotal role in fostering a positive culture across the CCPM team. We are so thrilled for Sandy and share in her vision for the future and continued success of our organization.”

Ms. Nesin’s promotion to the role of Chief Executive Officer reflects CCPM’s commitment to cultivating talent from within and harnessing leadership with a deep understanding of the organization’s mission, values and strategic priorities. Mary Butler-Fleming, who previously served as CCPM’s Senior Director of Operations, has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer. Kim Alexander, RN, who previously served as the organization’s Senior Director of Quality & Population Health, now serves as CCPM’s Chief Clinical Operations Officer.

“I am honored and excited to lead this important work,” said Ms. Nesin. “Together with our dedicated team, board and member organizations, I have no doubt we will continue to work collaboratively to fulfill our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare and advancing the health of the communities we serve. I am grateful for the trust placed in me by our Board of Managers, and I look forward to building on the strong culture and foundation laid by my predecessors.”