Strategic, Data-Driven Growth
with a high-quality focus on service delivery through compassion for the patients treated, communities they reside in, and the teams providing care.
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Experience leading both for-profit and non-profit healthcare organizations, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Nemours, UHS, HCA, ProMedica, and Newport Healthcare. Brings a balanced perspective on operational excellence and mission-driven care, with additional experience supporting the growth of ABA therapy.
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Achieved successful expansion across 16 urban markets nationally, building scalable models that enhance access to care, operational performance, and financial strength.
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As a clinician first, brings a deep commitment to quality care and sustainable growth. Ed works closely with therapists, clinical leaders, nursing, and physicians to align business goals with patient-centered outcomes, quality metrics, and regulatory standards.
About Ed
I’m a seasoned healthcare leader with a passion for transformative change in the mental health arena. With a Master’s of Health Administration and a Master’s of Social Work, I bring together business acumen and deep empathy for individuals and communities impacted by complex treatment needs. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked across both for-profit and non-profit sectors, holding executive roles—including CEO and VP—where I led organizations through major transformations and periods of rapid growth.
In every role, I’ve focused on driving innovation in behavioral health—expanding service lines, improving clinical operations, and building strategic partnerships. I’m known for crafting effective payer strategies, including value-based contract negotiations and integrating behavioral and physical health services to reduce costs and address social determinants of health. As a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), I hold myself to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
I take a collaborative, warm, and data-informed approach to my work. I believe the best outcomes happen when strategic insight is combined with analytics, high-quality care delivery, and a commitment to people. That belief shapes everything I do: I listen closely to the needs of healthcare providers and the communities they serve, and I partner with leaders to design solutions that elevate care, empower teams, and strengthen financial performance.
Proven Results: PE/Entrepreneurs
Achieved 220% outpatient growth, expanding PHP and IOP clinics from 5 to 16 locations and driving annual revenue from $10M to $50M in under 2 years.
Boosted EBITDA by 78% and exceeded revenue targets by $4.4M (48% growth) in East Region programs at a multi-state behavioral health provider.
Doubled EBITDA from $900K to $1.9M in one year at Harbor Behavioral Health through operational transformation and payer alignment.
ES Healthcare Consulting, LLC offers a range of consulting services to healthcare organizations, bringing analytical rigor and compassionate insight to each engagement.
Healthcare Consulting Services
Key services include:
Business Planning & Pro Forma Development
Crafting comprehensive business plans for new initiatives or service lines. This includes market analysis, operational planning, and growth strategy development to set a strong foundation for success.
Business Evaluation & Assessment
Building detailed financial models and pro forma projections for startups, expansions, or major projects. We ensure organizations understand the financial implications and sustainability of their plans before they launch.
Guiding PE/Entrepreneurs From Pre-LOI Through Diligence
Designing and refining business plans tailored to emerging healthcare start-ups or mid-sized providers. ES Healthcare Consulting aligns strategic objectives with actionable roadmaps, helping organizations secure stakeholder buy-in and navigate the competitive landscape.
Practice Areas
Hospitals & Health Systems
Extensive experience improving hospital operations, from enhancing quality of care to streamlining workflows. ES Healthcare Consulting works with hospital leadership to boost efficiency, patient satisfaction, and financial stability in acute care environments.
Private Equity & Entrepreneurs
Expert support for private equity firms and healthcare entrepreneurs looking to invest, grow, or launch in the behavioral health and healthcare sectors. We provide due diligence expertise, market analysis, operational assessments, and strategic planning to help clients identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and accelerate growth post-acquisition or start-up.
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
Deep familiarity with community health centers. We support FQHCs in integrating behavioral health with primary care, enhancing care delivery for underserved populations, improving funding and reimbursement strategies, and expanding services while maintaining their community-focused mission.
Ambulatory Services (Post-Acute)
Expertise in post-acute and outpatient care. We help ambulatory clinics, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), telehealth, and other post-hospital services optimize their programs, coordinate care transitions, and improve outcomes for patients after discharge. Our experience also includes supporting in-home, in-clinic, and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy.
Featured Project:
Private Equity Behavioral Health Diligence
Partnered with a New York-based private equity firm to lead the business and commercial diligence for a major behavioral health acquisition opportunity. We provided strategic analysis, operational insights, and participated in key diligence meetings with management and third-party vendors.
Result: Delivered critical frameworks and actionable insights that helped the firm assess investment risks and opportunities, shaping their decision-making during the pre-LOI and diligence phases.
Featured Project:
Turnaround of a Multi-State Health Provider
Spearheaded the operational and financial turnaround of a struggling behavioral health organization spanning multiple states. We restructured the leadership team, introduced a new clinical program model, and negotiated improved payer contracts.
Result: Achieved a 20% increase in reimbursement rates from major insurers and restored the organization to a path of sustainable growth within one year.
Featured Project:
Integrating Behavioral Health in a Community Clinic
Led a comprehensive project to integrate mental health services into a multi-site FQHC network. We developed a detailed business plan and 90-day implementation roadmap that unified primary and behavioral healthcare.
Result: The integration improved patient access to care and generated over $300K in new annual revenue, strengthening the clinic’s service capacity and financial foundation. We also positioned FQHC for additional growth across its multiple markets.
Testimonials
“I am pleased to recommend Ed Speedling for any C-suite or executive operations role. Ed has an intrinsic ability to approach problems with an open mind, seeking resolution and efficiencies wherever possible. I associated with Ed as peers at HCA’s Capital Division and found him to be a good business colleague in every way. Ed possesses excellent leadership qualities; furthermore, he is a confident decision-maker who evaluates the data and considers all angles and people before implementing or presenting.”
Marcia Yeskoo
Provider and Payer Consultant
“Ed’s ability to inspire and motivate others has been a privilege to be a part of and to watch . His leadership has been grounded in connection , growth and efficiency and he is committed to seeing a project through. Ed is results driven and does everything with passion and consideration for others. He has created an environment of trust and is always willing to step in to support his teams. Ed’s passionate work ethic and commitment to seeing his teams succeed has resulted in continued success and growth for our region. Ed’s strategic thinking abilities, ability to see the bigger picture and develop long-term plans has been instrumental to our regions success.”
Najah Dail LPC, LCMHC
Chief Clinical Officer
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