Healthcare Consulting in Washington D.C.
ATW Health Solutions is a nationally recognized, women-owned small business delivering innovative healthcare consulting services in Washington, D.C. and nationwide. While headquartered in Chicago, we have an extensive record of partnering with D.C.-based providers, agencies, and health systems to advance equity, improve outcomes, and transform care delivery.
As one of the leading healthcare consulting firms, we help government agencies, hospital systems, and community organizations cut through complexity and align teams around strategies that actually work. Our approach is people-centered, evidence-driven, and focused on results that matter — healthier patients, stronger providers, and more resilient health systems
Transforming Services As One Of The Top Healthcare Consulting Firms Able To Provide Support In D.C.
We support public health systems and private hospitals in Washington, D.C., through practical, hands-on consulting grounded in improvement science. ATW has collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies and commercial providers to address critical challenges, including patient engagement, workforce development, regulatory compliance, and health equity.
Unlike many consulting companies that stop at recommendations, ATW embeds with partners to co-design and implement sustainable solutions. Our work in D.C. has included supporting the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in shaping its 2035 strategic plan through a health equity lens and advising systems on compliance strategies that keep care teams focused on what matters most: patient outcomes.
Our team of experts aren’t in healthcare consulting simply to tick boxes or pad out reports. We’re here to help improve systems that actually affect people’s lives. That means cutting through noise, asking better questions, and that means focusing on what matters most — outcomes.
What Makes Us Stand Out?
We’re Mission Driven
At ATW, consulting isn't just about deliverables — it's about creating measurable, lasting impact. Whether working with CMS, HRSA, or local hospitals, we bring purpose to every engagement, ensuring that strategies don't just look good on paper but actually drive positive change for patients and providers.
We’re Research & Evidence Based
Our team combines national policy expertise with on-the-ground experience. From leading the CMS Partnership for Patients initiative that saved an estimated 87,000 lives to advancing diagnostic safety research for AHRQ, ATW has proven success in turning data into actionable strategies that reduce harm and strengthen care systems.
We’re Here To Help, Not Posture
We pride ourselves on clarity and collaboration, not jargon. Our clients consistently highlight our ability to listen, challenge assumptions, and communicate complex concepts simply. With ATW, partners gain a trusted advisor committed to equity, quality, and transparency.
As one of the most experienced healthcare consulting firms in the U.S, we cover a diverse range of service areas for clients in D.C. Our work spans from system-level strategy to actual on-the-ground implementation of improved systems.
We cover Washington, D.C as part of our nationwide approach, helping public agencies and private hospitals face the challenges of delivering healthcare at scale.
Our Areas Of Healthcare Expertise
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Patient Safety
ATW has a proven track record in advancing patient safety across diverse care settings. From leading national initiatives with CMS to supporting hospital collaboratives in reducing readmissions, we apply evidence-based strategies to reduce preventable harm and strengthen reliability in healthcare systems. Our work has contributed to measurable outcomes, including reducing diagnostic errors, preventing avoidable complications, and helping hospitals adopt sustainable safety practices.
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Healthcare Quality
Quality improvement is at the core of ATW's mission. We partner with agencies and providers to design, implement, and evaluate programs that raise care standards, address disparities, and align with federal and state quality frameworks. Our contributions to initiatives like the CMS Partnership for Patients and the Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative demonstrate our ability to drive quality at scale while keeping patient-centeredness and equity at the forefront.
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Patient & Community Engagement
Designing culturally relevant engagement strategies, building patient and family advisory networks, and helping organizations foster trust with the communities they serve.
Over 30 Public Sector & Commercial Healthcare Consulting Projects
ATW Health Solutions has partnered nationally and locally to improve healthcare. Our select body of recent work contributions includes:
Large-Scale Quality Improvement Program Design and Implementation
Compass Hospital Quality Improvement Contractor (HQIC) Support for REAL and SDOH Data Collection (2023–2024)
TMF QIN-QIO Support (2022–2024)
Disparity Impact Strategy Implementation Support (2021–2024)
HIIN Enhancement Transformation Network Reducing Readmissions Collaborative (2018–2019)
HIIN Compass Patient Engagement and Health Equity Program Technical Support (2018–2019)
Patient and Family Engagement Program Development and Implementation
Measure & Instrument Development and Support (MIDS) Person and Family Engagement for Quality Measure Development (PFE) (2024–2029)
Measure and Instrument Development and Support (MIDS) Person and Family Engagement (2019–2023)
University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) Value Delivery System (2022–2023)
Supporting Age-Friendly Health Systems: Implementing and Disseminating Person-Driven Outcomes (2021–2022)
Engaging Patients of Color to Advance Health Learning Collaborative (2021–2022)
Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative (TCPI) PFE and Technical Support (2015–2019)
Strategic Planning and Technical Assistance
The Health Center Program's Health Center Community Engagement Structure (HCCES) (2022–2025)
Demystifying Health Care Financing (2024–2026)
Research, Study Design, and Evaluations
AHRQ Diagnostic Safety Coordination Center (2024–2029)
Pilot Implementation and Evaluation of Postpartum Depression Campaign (2024–2027)
Common Formats for Diagnostic Safety Evaluation (2024–2026)
Get CEERIAS about Stroke – Phase III (2024)
Promoting Behavioral Health Among Black Youth Study (2021–2022)
Patient-Centered Measurement Project (2020–2021)
2CEERIAS – Phase II in the COVID-19 Environment (2020–2021)
National Minority Quality Forum COVID-19 Study (2020–2021)
Hospital Improvement Innovation Network (HIIN) – Patients First Research Project (2017–2019)
Staffing and Workforce Development
Minority Leadership Development Program (2021–2024)
Non-Clinical Case Management Department of Defense (2020–2021)
Data Analytics, Data Reporting, and Information Technology
AHRQ Surveillance (2024–2029)
Addressing Healthcare Challenges at Scale
Our work with large-scale healthcare initiatives has shaped our ability to deliver lasting impact in high-pressure environments like those in D.C. As one of Washington's most trusted healthcare consulting firms, we've contributed to national programs focused on improving patient outcomes, advancing care quality, and addressing structural barriers in healthcare delivery.
We've supported technical assistance efforts alongside Quality Improvement Network–Quality Improvement Organizations (QIN-QIOs), collaborated on multi-state projects with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and advised on engagement strategies that put community needs at the forefront. Through this work, we've helped strengthen patient activation, reduce avoidable harm, and guide systems through complex reform.
Unlike many healthcare consulting companies in Washington, D.C., we understand what large-scale improvement actually takes. Whether we're advising on federal strategy or supporting providers on the ground, we bring the same level of rigor, collaboration, and accountability, with a clear understanding of how those efforts translate in the context of healthcare consulting in Washington, D.C.
Previous Clients
ATW Health Solutions has been a trusted industry voice in healthcare transformation for our public sector and commercial clients for over a decade:
Let's Talk Healthcare Consulting in D.C
If you're seeking healthcare consulting in Washington, D.C or across the nation that combines evidence, innovation, and real-world experience, ATW Health Solutions is ready to partner with you.
Whether your organization needs support navigating large-scale system change, developing policies, or addressing specific operational challenges, our team is here to help. Contact us today to start the conversation. Get in touch to start a conversation.
Email
Connect@atwhealth.com
Phone
+1 (312) 858-6800
Address
625 W. Adams St. | 19th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661