AArete, LLC

11/26/2025

🌟 November Titan of the Month: Brant Tagalo! 🌟

Please join us in celebrating Brant Tagalo, whose exceptional dedication, teamwork, and commitment to excellence have made a meaningful impact across his projects and the teams he supports.

Brant brings a thoughtful, solutions-driven approach to every challenge always stepping in with calm leadership, sharp problem-solving, and a collaborative spirit that elevates those around him.

Congratulations, Brant, on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for the energy, resilience, and excellence you bring to AArete each day! 👏

09/12/2025

Modern Healthcare has recognized us as one of the Largest Healthcare Management Consulting Firms for 2025.

This recognition underscores our position as a leading partner in healthcare consulting, driving measurable impact through data-driven strategy, digital innovation, and operational excellence.

Proud to stand among the industry’s most prominent firms shaping the future of healthcare.

09/05/2025

🌐 Upcoming Webinar: AI & Data Tools for Community Health Plans

How can AI and advanced data tools transform population health, quality, operations, and SDOH strategies?

Join AArete leaders as they share practical insights and proven approaches health plans can leverage to drive measurable impact.
🎙️ Featuring:

Darren Ghanayem, Managing Director

Priya Iragavarapu, Vice President, Data Science & AI

Sakshi Banker, Director, Analytics & Data Science

Bhrugu Pange, Managing Director

📅 September 10–26, 2025

📌 Hosted by ACAP’s Vendor Showcase

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from experts leading the way in AI-driven healthcare innovation.

09/03/2025

How can payers turn social determinants of health (SDOH) from a “nice-to-have” into a bottom-line business strategy?

In her recent feature on Healthcare NOW Radio, Elizabeth Levy, Managing Director at AArete, shares how leading organizations are embedding SDOH into plan design, leveraging AI to predict rising-risk members, and orchestrating vendor ecosystems to cut costs and improve outcomes.

Liz makes it clear: SDOH isn’t an add-on program anymore, it’s a business imperative that payers must act on to stay competitive.

🎧 Listen to Liz’s full conversation!

https://hubs.ly/Q03GKxKD0

08/27/2025

🏆 We’re proud to share that AArete has been recognized by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, marking our fourth consecutive year on this list!

This honor highlights our expertise in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Digital Transformation, and Data Analytics. It reflects the trust our clients and peers place in us to deliver measurable impact with data-driven and AI-powered solutions.

A big thank you to our clients and teams for making this recognition possible. Here’s to continuing to drive purposeful change together!

https://hubs.ly/Q03FVwdr0

08/21/2025

🌟August Titan of the Month: Vince Milazzo! 🌟


Vince’s impact goes beyond project delivery: he’s known for his adaptability, collaborative spirit, and the way he uplifts those around him. As a Consultant, Vince tackles challenges with creativity and focus, always ensuring his work drives meaningful results for clients and teammates alike.


We’re thrilled to recognize Vince for the dedication, positivity, and leadership he brings to AArete every day. Congratulations, Vince you’ve truly earned it! 👏

08/15/2025

Our team in India came together this week for an unforgettable Independence Day celebration 🎉✨.

From vibrant sarees and elegant kurtas to imaginative art creations, the spirit of freedom, unity, and pride filled the office.

Teams of five brought powerful themes like Freedom & Patriotism, India’s Progress, Unity in Diversity, Social Reflection, and Youth & Future to life on paper. The results? Creative, colorful, and full of heart! ❤️🤝💚

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and to our organizing team for making this celebration memorable.

08/05/2025

🍦 Celebrating National Intern Day, AArete style! 🎉

Last week, we honored our incredible interns with a day of fun in the office, complete with an ice cream bar served by our very own AArete leaders! 🍨🙌

From mentorship to sweet treats, we’re grateful for the energy and fresh ideas our interns bring to the team every day. 💼💡

07/18/2025

Meet our July Titan of the Month: Connor Ruff! 💥

As a Senior Consultant, Connor exemplifies what it means to lead with dedication, integrity, and impact. Whether he's navigating complex client challenges or mentoring teammates along the way, Connor brings clarity, thoughtfulness, and a solutions-first mindset to everything he does.

We’re proud to recognize Connor after receiving multiple nominations this month for his outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to excellence. Congratulations, Connor! 👏

07/10/2025

🔍 AI That Acts: Contract Intelligence in Action

In an era where financial institutions are drowning in vendor data, actionable AI is the differentiator.

In their latest insight, Chris McGee and Akram Hidmi break down how AI is being used in solutions like AArete's SpendSphere™ and https://hubs.ly/Q03wG9NC0™ to transform third-party contract and spend oversight from risk mitigation and audit readiness to renegotiation strategies and working capital gains.

Discover how AI-powered contract intelligence is helping institutions move from buried data to better decisions.

https://hubs.ly/Q03wGfRS0

Discover how Doczy.ai™ and SpendSphere™ help banks manage risk, cut costs, and unlock value from contracts with AI-powered insights and automation.

07/02/2025

👏 Celebrating Excellence at AArete!

Join us in congratulating Paul Schuhmacher and Bhrugu Pange on being named 2025 Top Consultants by Consulting Magazine!

🏆 Paul was recognized for Excellence in Client Service, honoring his trusted leadership in guiding health plans through complex challenges and delivering more than $1B in medical cost savings.

💡 Bhrugu earned the award for Excellence in Digital Transformation, recognized for helping clients modernize with AI, cloud, and automation strategies that drive real business results.

These honors reflect their commitment to impact, innovation, and putting clients first — everything AArete stands for.

https://hubs.ly/Q03vDwhM0

06/30/2025

Run government like a business, but smarter. 🎤

AArete’s Lynne Jenkins & Tyler Higgins join FederalDrive host Terry Gerton to share quick, data-driven tactics agencies can use to improve efficiency without losing mission focus.

Catch the episode here ⬇️

https://hubs.ly/Q03vfM750

Lots of government reformers want to make government run more like a business. But there are important reasons for the differences, and important considerations when tackling the government efficiency conundrum. Here with some practical suggestions are Senior Director at AArete, Lynne Jenkins, and A...