Business Details
24 Years
experience
Healthcare IT Consulting Experts Since 2002
Innovative Consulting Group has been a leader in healthcare IT consulting for over two decades, delivering tailored solutions to meet the evolving needs of healthcare organizations. Our team of experts specializes in strategic planning, managed services, and cybersecurity, ensuring clients achieve operational efficiency and technological excellence. We prioritize flexibility and client-centric approaches, offering multiple engagement models to support IT initiatives effectively. With a proven track record of serving 400+ healthcare systems, we combine deep industry knowledge with military-grade security expertise to address complex challenges. Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our partnerships with leading technology providers and our focus on emerging trends like AI and automation.We maintain transparency in all deliverables, providing actionable recommendations that drive measurable ROI for clients. Backed by a network of 15,000 HIT professionals, we offer scalable solutions that adapt to changing healthcare landscapes. Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience in healthcare IT, ensuring strategic guidance that aligns with organizational goals. We maintain transparency in all deliverables, providing actionable recommendations that drive measurable ROI for clients. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare-specific challenges to deliver sustainable solutions.
Services
AI Readiness Review
Application Rationalization
IT Health Checkup
Cybersecurity Assessment
Revenue Cycle Automation
RCM Bot Vendor Selection
Enterprise Imaging Strategy
Virtual PMO Services
Fractional CISO Support
Technology Vendor Selection
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 20 years of healthcare IT consulting experience with 400+ successful client engagements
- Military-grade cybersecurity experts with proven threat mitigation capabilities
- Transparent approach combining human expertise with tech-enabled evaluations
- Proven ROI with clients experiencing 82% fewer claim denials within 60 days
- Flexible engagement models for strategic solutions and managed services
What people say
Trusted resource
Extremely responsive
Flexible when strategies change
Significantly improved IT operations
Proven track record
Services
AI Readiness Review
Our AI Readiness Review evaluates healthcare organizations' preparedness for artificial intelligence implementation. We assess data infrastructure, technical expertise, and organizational culture to ensure successful AI adoption. The review includes ethical considerations and change management planning to support sustainable implementation.
Application Rationalization
This 8-10 week solution provides comprehensive evaluation of IT application portfolios. We identify cost-saving opportunities, reduce cybersecurity risks, and eliminate redundant systems through tech-enabled assessments. Our approach delivers actionable plans for optimizing IT investments aligned with strategic goals.
Cybersecurity Assessment
Military-grade experts conduct thorough evaluations of healthcare IT security postures. We identify vulnerabilities through comprehensive risk assessments and provide implementation plans for zero-trust architecture, identity management, and threat detection systems to protect sensitive patient data.
Revenue Cycle Automation
Our bot-based solution streamlines healthcare revenue cycles without system integration. Bots automate claims processing, insurance verification, and payment posting tasks to reduce denials by 82% and improve cash flow. The modular platform adapts to evolving payer requirements while maintaining compliance.
IT Health Checkup
This rapid assessment identifies IT infrastructure risks and opportunities through independent evaluations of governance, network security, and disaster recovery systems. We compare environments to industry benchmarks and provide actionable recommendations for improving operational efficiency and system reliability.
People
Zach Provost
Manager of Technology Solutions
Certified Scrum Product Owner with expertise in Agile methodologies and Atlassian tools. Brings technical product management experience from Millennia and Jellyfish Health to lead technology solutions implementation.
David Dyell
Managing Partner
26-year technology leader with healthcare IT expertise. Founded and sold multiple award-winning companies. Recognized Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist with deep knowledge of healthcare technology transformation.
Marc Hirshfield
Managing Partner
25+ years healthcare IT consulting experience with expertise in strategic partnerships and PMO development. Former leader at Siemens and Vitalize Consulting Solutions with MBA in healthcare administration from Eastern University.
Chris Rogowski
General Manager
Senior executive with extensive healthcare IT sales and operations experience. Former CRO at WellStack and president of Clearsense LLC. Holds MBA in finance from Widener University and bachelor's degree from Drexel University.
Wayne Kinney
Former CEO
Healthcare IT leader with 18-year track record as CIO at Ascension Health. Founded Innovative Consulting Group in 2002 and led its growth until 2023 recapitalization. Currently serves on multiple industry advisory boards.
Questions
What healthcare IT services do you specialize in?
We specialize in AI readiness, application rationalization, cybersecurity assessments, revenue cycle automation, and IT health checkups tailored specifically for healthcare organizations.
How are you different from other IT consultancies?
We focus exclusively on healthcare IT with 20+ years of industry experience. Our military-grade security experts and bot-based automation solutions deliver measurable ROI within 60 days.
Do you offer cybersecurity services for healthcare providers?
Yes, our cybersecurity assessments use military-founded strategies to identify vulnerabilities and implement zero-trust architecture, identity management, and threat detection systems specifically for healthcare environments.
How does your revenue cycle automation work?
Our bot-based solution automates manual tasks in existing systems without integration. Bots handle insurance verification, claims processing, and payment posting to reduce denials by 82% and improve cash flow.
Can you help with legacy system modernization?
Yes, our application rationalization service evaluates your entire IT portfolio to identify redundant systems, reduce costs, and create strategic modernization plans within 8-10 weeks.
What makes your IT health checkups unique?
Our rapid assessments combine industry benchmark comparisons with actionable recommendations for governance, network security, and disaster recovery systems to improve overall IT reliability.
