Justin Giovannelli

Justin Giovannelli is an Associate Research Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University, and serves as Project Director at the Center on Health Insurance Reforms. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center, contributing to interdisciplinary health policy and law education.

Education:

• B.A., Pennsylvania State University
• J.D., New York University School of Law
• M.P.P., Georgetown University

His research centers on private health insurance markets and the impact of the Affordable Care Act, with particular expertise in federal and state regulation, health plan provider networks, marketplace sustainability, and Section 1332 innovation waivers. He provides strategic guidance and technical assistance to policymakers and insurance stakeholders, influencing health reform at both state and national levels.

His recent publications reflect a strong focus on regulatory dynamics, legal challenges to health policy, and state-level innovations in health insurance. Themes include the interplay between federal oversight and state flexibility, consumer protection, and the structural integrity of health insurance markets.

Justin serves as a consumer representative to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), highlighting his role in shaping insurance regulation. Though no formal awards are listed, his influence is evident through policy engagement and expert commentary.

He advises on health reform strategy and stakeholder coordination, with a focus on translating research into actionable policy. His work bridges law, public policy, and healthcare administration, contributing to sustainable and equitable insurance markets.

He is affiliated with the Center on Health Insurance Reforms, a key research hub for health insurance policy analysis, where he leads projects and contributes to national discourse on healthcare reform.