Lauren Edmundson, Mph
About Lauren Edmundson, Mph
Lauren Edmundson, MPH, serves as the Director of Provider Relations at Cohere Health, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in health management, having held various roles in organizations such as Haven, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Swedish Medical Center.
Current Role at Cohere Health
Lauren Edmundson serves as the Director of Provider Relations at Cohere Health. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing provider engagement and relations. Her role involves overseeing strategies that improve collaboration between healthcare providers and the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current role, Edmundson worked in various capacities within the healthcare sector. She was a Senior Manager of Provider Relations at Cohere Health from 2020 to 2021 and a Manager of Provider Relations for four months in 2020. Additionally, she held positions at Haven, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Swedish Medical Center, and Iora Health, gaining extensive experience in performance measurement, quality improvement, and project coordination.
Educational Background
Edmundson earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) in Health Management from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Geography, Community, and Global Health from Macalester College. Furthermore, she studied Health and Community at the International Honors Program and completed her early education at Milton Academy.
Internship and Early Career
Lauren Edmundson began her career with several internships that provided foundational experience in healthcare. Notably, she interned at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts in 2018, focusing on performance measurement and improvement. She also gained experience at Iora Health in 2017 and at Flare Capital Partners as a Flare Scholar from 2019 to 2020.
Research Experience
Edmundson has a background in research, having worked as a Research Associate and Research Assistant at AcademyHealth. Her roles involved supporting research initiatives in health policy and community health from 2013 to 2015, contributing to her understanding of healthcare systems and practices.