Healthcare IT leaders enhance C-level advisory services with “Elite Advisor” program

The combination of deeply experienced healthcare IT experts will provide strategic insight and innovative strategies to help healthcare executives address complex technical and operational challenges.

Healthcare IT Leaders, a national leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions, today announced the formation of its Elite Advisory Group, dedicated to providing unique peer-to-peer advisory services to C-level executives in the healthcare industry Is.

Drawn from large health systems, leading enterprise software vendors and global consultants, Elite Consultants are selected for their deep domain expertise and executive-level experience leading healthcare organizations through large-scale, transformational IT initiatives.

“The complexities of today’s healthcare landscape can be difficult to navigate alone,” said Ben Hilmes, president of Healthcare IT Leaders. “It helps to have access to deeply experienced consultants who have seen and overcome similar challenges, and who can offer real-world, enterprise-scale solutions.”

Specialized consultants are available through Healthcare IT Leaders for a range of consulting responsibilities including advisory services, interim executive roles, vendor selection projects, executive coaching, and more. Current advisors include:

• Aparna Balasubramaniam: 20+ years of healthcare strategy experience with Google Health and Accenture.
• Sudipto Banerjee: 30+ years in HCM leadership and consulting roles; Former SVP of HR Operations at Tufts Medicine.
• Steve Edwards: 30+ years as President and CEO of CoxHealth, a $1.8 billion integrated health system with 12,500 employees.
• Douglas Hire: 35+ years in healthcare and IT; Former Chief Operating Officer of OptumInsight provider.
• Ken Levitan: 30+ years of consulting and healthcare experience; Former EVP, Interim COO at Jefferson Health and President of Einstein Healthcare Network.

“Each of our distinguished advisors provides invaluable strategic insight and best practices based on their diverse experiences,” said Hilmes. “I am excited to bring her advice and support to clients seeking executive-level thought leadership and industry knowledge.”

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About Healthcare IT Leaders

Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions. We help leading hospitals and health systems achieve their goals for digital transformation and optimal patient care with implementation services, project management, consulting, managed services and talent solutions. Learn more at www.healthcareitleaders.com