Brandon Swendsen
Analyst, Health Policy
Brandon Swendsen is a health care and public policy professional with experience focused on Medicaid finance, payment policy, and state health policy analysis. Most recently, he managed reporting and analysis for a Medicaid supplemental payment program spanning 55 provider hospitals, working closely with healthcare leaders to translate policy requirements into clear reporting, outcome measurement, and audit ready documentation. His background includes experience in legislative and regulatory research, policy analysis, and cross-agency coordination, as well as supporting leadership through briefings, written analyses, and strategic insight during complex and fast-moving policy cycles. Across roles, Brandon has consistently worked at the intersection of policy, and decision-making. He is motivated by work that serves communities and supports healthier, more sustainable systems of care.