Richard Snyder

Richard Snyder, M.D., is the Executive Vice President of Facilitated Health Networks at Independence Health Group (Independence). In this role, he leads the development of Independence’s strategic relationships with physicians and health systems, as well as innovative provider contracts to drive improvements in health care quality and costs for Independence’s members. He is the company’s chief clinical spokesperson and has overall corporate responsibility for medical management and policy.

Dr. Snyder currently leads the Independence effort to drive clinical care transformation by bringing vital clinical information to the point of care, integrating and coordinating care management efforts and more closely aligning financial incentives between Independence and its participating physician and health system partners. This model provides the cornerstone for creation of a more streamlined, high-quality, satisfying and affordable experience for Independence members.

He also serves on the boards of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, Tandigm Health, Health Share Exchange and Horizons Greater Philadelphia.