Ankura Consulting Group has expanded its healthcare and life sciences capabilities through the acquisition of Sachs Policy Group (SPG), a New York-based advisory firm specializing in public policy, technology, and business strategy within the healthcare sector. This move enhances Ankura’s service offerings by integrating SPG’s expertise in state and federal...
Guidehouse and CloudHesive Collaborate to Modernize Healthcare Contact Centers
Guidehouse and CloudHesive have announced a partnership to enhance patient communication and support services within the healthcare sector. Facing widespread issues such as high call volumes, long wait times, and staffing shortages, the two firms aim to modernize contact center operations through the use of Amazon Connect...
Rick Washabaugh Begins Role at CSG Supporting Health and Human Services
CSG Government Solutions, an expert in modernizing government programs, has announced the addition of Rick Washabaugh to its Healthcare and Human Services (HHS) practice. With over 25 years of experience in the public sector, Washabaug previously served as Chief Information Officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department for Medicaid Services...
L.E.K. Consulting Appoints Tim Ogonoski to Lead Healthcare Services Performance Improvement
L.E.K. Consulting has appointed Tim Ogonoski as Managing Director and Partner to lead its Healthcare Services Performance Improvement practice. His appointment strengthens L.E.K.’s growing Healthcare Services practice, enhancing the firm’s ability to provide strategic and operational support to hospitals, academic medical centers, and large healthcare systems across the United States...
Rising Cyberattacks Threaten Healthcare, Resilience Becomes Critical
Cyberattacks on the healthcare sector have grown significantly, with ransomware incidents nearly doubling globally in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to a McKinsey analysis. In the U.S., attacks rose by 128% during the same period. Healthcare organizations now face the highest costs for data breaches among industries, averaging...
Leveraging Digital Solutions to Enhance Healthcare Efficiency
The healthcare sector, particularly within the NHS, is grappling with the challenge of balancing sustainability goals, budget cuts, and the ever-growing demand for high-quality patient care. As the NHS works toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, maintaining compliance with shifting regulations and managing aging infrastructure adds layers of complexity...
FTI Consulting Strengthens Healthcare and Human Services Practice in Australia with New Appointments
FTI Consulting has expanded its Healthcare & Human Services industry practice in Australia with the appointment of six Senior Managing Directors and one Managing Director. The new hires include Tricia Tebbutt, John Forsythe, Chris Mason, Luke Mitchell, Adam Norden, Rowan Strain, and Daniel Buzacott. These appointments build on the February...
Generative AI Accelerates Adoption in the Healthcare Sector
Generative AI is swiftly shaping the healthcare sector, with McKinsey’s latest survey in December 2024 revealing that 85% of healthcare leaders across payers, health systems, and healthcare services and technology (HST) groups are either exploring or actively implementing gen AI solutions. Based on responses from 150 executives, including a significant...