Andrew Ward

Andrew Ward serves as the Director (Supervisory Epidemiologist) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, where responsibilities include providing technical direction, reviewing health technology studies, and communicating data analysis results. In addition to this role, Andrew holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, teaching health policy and management courses. Previous experience includes various roles at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, focusing on data analytics, policy evaluation, and program oversight, as well as positions in academia as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Senior Policy Analyst. Educational credentials include a PhD in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration, an MPH in Public Health Administration, and multiple degrees in Philosophy and Mathematics from The University of Kansas and Luther College.