Expert Strategy. Smarter Systems. Healthier Outcomes.
Academic Health Consulting, LLC
Empowering healthcare systems and academic institutions to lead with quality, equity, and innovation.
Bridging the Worlds of Healthcare and Higher Education
Academic Health Consulting, LLC was founded by Dr. Justin P. Swearingen, a nationally recognized healthcare executive, educator, and Doctor of Public Health. After two decades of leadership in top academic health systems and institutions, Dr. Swearingen launched this firm to bring expert strategy, measurable impact, and equity-driven solutions directly to mission-driven organizations.
We specialize in solving complex challenges at the intersection of care delivery, academic innovation, and public health. Whether you’re building a stronger quality program, launching a new curriculum, or advancing equity across your system, we bring the insights and tools to help you succeed—with clarity, strategy, and measurable outcomes.
Our Services
Healthcare Consulting
- Quality improvement & patient safety strategy
- Strategic management during reorganization
- Regulatory compliance (TJC, CMS, NCQA, HEDIS)
- Health equity assessments & interventions
- Value-based care implementation
- High Reliability Organization (HRO) transformation
- Community Benefit & CHNA strategy for 501(c)(3) compliance
- Interim leadership for quality/safety roles
Academic Consulting
- Curriculum development for MHA, MPH, and DrPH programs
- Faculty training in quality, equity, and value-based care
- CME planning and accreditation
- Health policy and systems research
- Guest lectures, adjunct teaching, and speaker engagements
Data & Strategy Services
- Healthcare market intelligence and payer strategy
- Advanced analytics & outcomes reporting
- Performance benchmarking & dashboard design
- Policy translation & research consulting
What Sets Us Apart
Founded and led by a Doctor of Public Health with over 20 years of national leadership in healthcare quality, safety, and equity.
Academic experience teaching at University of Pittsburgh, City University of New York, Rocky Vista Medical School, and Saint Mary’s University.
Board-certified Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Specialized expertise in complex population health—cardiovascular, oncology, transplant, neuroscience, pediatrics, surgery, mental health, and more.
Trusted by C-suite leaders, academic deans, and community health partners for translating data into action.
A rare and effective bridge between academic insight, practical execution, and public policy impact.
Let’s Connect
Let’s work together to advance health equity, quality, and innovation.
Justin P. Swearingen, DrPH, MHA, FACHE
📧 Justin.Swearingen@AcademicsInHealth.com
📞 212-470-9900
📍 Based in Pittsburgh, PA | Serving clients nationwide
