Drew Wood-Palmer supports clients with evidence-based research and analysis spanning a wide range of healthcare sectors and stakeholders.
Before joining Avalere Health, Drew worked as a research associate at American Institutes for Research, a not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical support to federal, state, and local government agencies. As a research associate, Drew conducted qualitative analyses, wrote articles and issue briefs, and monitored and evaluated CMS programs.
Drew holds a BA in human biology & society from the University of California, Los Angeles and an MPH in health policy & management from Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health.
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The changes to provider tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact state Medicaid funding, and its effects will be felt by plans and providers.