Justin Lord

Justin Lord is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Master of Healthcare Administration Program at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) in the James K. Elrod Department of Health Administration within the College of Business. He joined LSUS in 2018 after completing his PhD and holds dual professional certifications as a Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA) and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA).

His educational background includes a PhD in Administration-Health Services from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2018), an MBA, and a BS in Finance, all from Jacksonville State University. Prior industry experience includes roles as Finance Director for a multi-state healthcare non-profit and Financial Analyst at Honda Manufacturing.

Dr. Lord's research centers on financial sustainability in long-term care systems, with specific emphasis on nursing home economics, healthcare disparities, and quality-performance relationships. His work investigates how market forces, policy environments, and operational factors impact vulnerable facilities, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

Analysis of his 2017-2021 publications reveals consistent focus on financial modeling in long-term care (using frameworks like Porter's Five Forces and Altman Z-Score), racial disparities in nursing home outcomes, and technology adoption impacts. His studies frequently examine Medicaid-dependent facilities and integrate public health perspectives with financial management principles.

Professional recognition includes:

• Certified Managerial Accountant (CMA)
• Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA)

As MHA Program Director, he oversees curriculum development while teaching Health Care Finance and Organizational Behavior courses online. His industry background informs practical approaches to healthcare administration education, bridging academic theory with real-world financial management challenges in complex healthcare systems.