Kristina Nelson

Kristina Nelson is a Senior Policy Analyst at Baxter International Inc., where responsibilities include reviewing payer websites and communications. Prior to this role, Kristina served as a Clinical Review Specialist at Hill-Rom, focusing on Medicare coverage policies and patient interviews, and as a Medicare Appeals Specialist within the same company, where efforts centered on appealing Medicare denials and ensuring compliance with regulations. Earlier experience includes working as an Insurance Specialist at Allina Hospitals & Clinics, addressing Medicaid claim denials and training staff on policies, and as a Systems Specialist at HealthPartners, where contract management and system support were primary duties. Kristina began the career as a Grievance Coordinator at HealthChoice, handling grievance and appeal files in accordance with regulatory requirements. Kristina holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from the University of Minnesota Duluth.