Andrew Snyder, Project Director
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Andrew Snyder joined NASHP in 2011 as a policy specialist and is responsible for analyzing state policies related to eligibility, enrollment, and benefit design in Medicaid and CHIP programs. He has worked on issues relating to data systems, public health, the healthcare safety net, and particularly on issues related to oral health. Previously a program manager at the Pew Children’s Dental Campaign, Andy oversaw large research projects, including an extensive 50-state comparison of policies related to children’s dental care. From 2002 to 2006, Andy was a policy analyst at the Wisconsin Medicaid program, where he staffed a Governor’s Task Force on Access to Oral Health Care. He holds a master’s degree in public affairs from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Presentations:
Potential Roles for Safety Net Providers in Supporting Continuity across Medicaid and Health Insurance Exchanges
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For individuals living with complex, often chronic conditions, and their families, palliative care can provide relief from symptoms, improve satisfaction and outcomes, and help address critical mental and spiritual needs during difficult times. Now more than ever, there is growing recognition of the importance of palliative care services for individuals with serious illness, such as advance care planning, pain and symptom management, care coordination, and team-based, multi-disciplinary support. These services can help patients and families cope with the symptoms and stressors of disease, better anticipate and avoid crises, and reduce unnecessary and/or unwanted care. While this model is grounded in evidence that demonstrates improved quality of life, better outcomes, and reduced cost for patients, only a fraction of individuals who could benefit from palliative care receive it. 
