ADVISORS
Snowdrift
Federal and State Medicaid Policy
Strategic Medicaid and Healthcare Advisory Services
Federal Policy Navigation
State Solutions
Rural Sustainability
Expert strategic guidance on the intersection between Congressional priorities, CMS policy shifts, and state impact.
Tailored advisory for state-specific Medicaid programmatic design, spending reforms, program integrity, and operational excellence.
Developing sustainable solutions for America's critical rural communities.
Drew Snyder
Founder & CEO, Snowdrift Advisors
Drew Snyder is the Founder and CEO of Snowdrift Advisors, a specialized consultancy dedicated to navigating the complexities of Medicaid and healthcare policy. Snyder brings a rare combination of high-level policy expertise and operational experience, specifically within the federal and state Medicaid landscapes.
Before establishing Snowdrift Advisors, Drew was the national Medicaid director in the Trump Administration for CMS's Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, which oversees health coverage for nearly 80 million Americans. In this role, he was responsible for one of the state’s largest and most significant programs, leading major reforms that strengthened fiscal integrity and expanded access to quality care. He also served for nearly 7 years as Mississippi's Medicaid director.
His transition to consulting allows him to leverage this unique 'insider' perspective to help clients across the nation anticipate policy shifts and implement sustainable healthcare solutions.
A recognized leader in the field, Snyder is known for his analytical rigor and his ability to translate dense regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies. He remains committed to advancing policies that balance innovation with practical governance to improve the healthcare ecosystem.