Lauren Telander

Lauren Telander is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Medicare appeals and broker operations. Currently serving as a Senior Medicare Appeal Specialist at Tactile Medical since November 2019, Lauren leads the preparation of oral arguments and written statements for Medicare appeals, successfully managing up to 140 cases monthly. Prior to this role, Lauren developed expertise in Medicare compliance as a Medicare Specialist, supporting up to 300 beneficiaries. Previous positions included managing commercial broker operations at Medica, where Lauren oversaw commission payments for 2,500 brokers and handled contracts for over 8,000 brokers. Early career experience includes customer service as a Call Center Representative and community outreach as a Community Outreach Associate at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Nebraska. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from St. Olaf College.