Innovative Consulting Group

01/01/2026

Wishing you peace and well-being in the New Year from all of us at Innovative!

12/23/2025

Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us at Innovative Consulting.

12/04/2025

“In today’s healthcare environment, data is both an asset and a burden.”

Data is exploding — EHRs, imaging systems, billing tools, third-party apps. But without a formal data archiving strategy, legacy information can become a liability.

In our latest post, we joined forces with Penn State Health CIO Dennis Sutterfield to outline 5 reasons why archiving must be part of your strategy: from compliance and legal requirements, to cost-savings, better analytics, and reduced cybersecurity risk.

If you’re looking to streamline your tech stack and keep the data you need accessible — this is worth a read: https://tinyurl.com/innovativecg

Penn State Health

Do You Have a Formal Data Archiving Strategy? 5 Reasons It’s a Strategic Imperative by Dennis Sutterfield, CIO, Penn State Health, Christopher Rogowski, General Manager, Healthcare IT Solutions | Dec 3, 2025 In today’s healthcare environment, data is both an asset and a burden. Electronic health...

12/02/2025

In a recent interview on This Week Health, Managing Partner Dave Dyell discussed how healthcare organizations can strengthen their digital foundations, streamline technology
portfolios, and prepare responsibly for the rapid rise of AI.

Dyell cautioned against buying AI tools without first having the proper framework and understanding in place saying, “When it comes to AI, expectations are the mother of all disappointment — you need readiness before you need a solution.”

Find the full interview with actionable insights for application rationalization and guidelines to consider for good governance and longterm stability on our website: https://innovativecg.com

11/27/2025

Wishing our clients, partners and team a joyful holiday with gratitude from all of us at Innovative.

09/10/2025

Application rationalization is not just a cleanup exercise—it’s a strategic game-changer.

In today’s era of financial pressure and reimbursement uncertainty, a thorough fall cleanup of your application landscape can reduce risk, save money, and fast-track strategic priorities.

At Innovative, we’ve streamlined the process—what once took months can now yield actionable insights in just a few weeks. From analysis to roadmap, we’ll support the tough discussions that drive real, lasting change.

Thinking about where to begin? Let’s connect.

Read the full article: https://shorturl.at/cM4cD

09/08/2025

Packing our bags for the Oracle Health and Life Sciences Summit this week in Orlando! Can't wait to connect with colleagues and get the latest on all things healthcare IT. See you there.

Oracle

09/02/2025

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗖𝗠 𝗕𝗼𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝟳 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄

Nearly 74% of U.S. hospitals are already using bots in revenue cycle management, and adoption is expected to grow rapidly over the next three years. With claim denials rising to nearly 12%, the cost of manual processes is becoming unsustainable.

Selecting the right bot vendor can mean clinching the triple win: more accurate claims adjudication and regulatory compliance; faster payback; and reduced administrative costs.

Read our 7 Guidelines for Selecting an RCM Bot Vendor on the Innovative blog: https://shorturl.at/nvpHI

Bot use in Revenue Cycle Management growing fast. For healthcare organizations, bots are streamlining revenue capture, expediting or avoiding adjudication, and reducing labor costs. Innovative offers suggestions for selecting an optimal bot vendor.

08/12/2025

What are the critical challenges for healthcare IT leaders in 2025?

Our Client Advisory Board, a group that includes CIOs from prestigious academic and regional healthcare organizations, recently met for a three-day offsite to discuss this very question and identified five key challenges:

1) Improving Data Reliability
Data you can’t trust can pose major issues and cost millions.
2) Making ROI-Driven Decisions
Tech investments must deliver measurable returns.
3) Using IT to Develop More Efficient Care Models
Facilitate innovation in hospital-at-home and enhanced continuity of care.
4) Focusing on AI Foundational Preparedness
Prioritize a solid foundation for ROI-focused AI.
5) Re-Inventing the IT Consulting Model
Seek strategic partners who are aligned with clinical goals and willing to share risk.

Read more about how Innovative is addressing the top five healthcare technology hurdles with a unique approach that emphasizes strategic consulting and value-based contracting: https://shorturl.at/KdFVz

08/07/2025

Referral management is no longer a back-office function—it’s a strategic imperative, where patient experience, clinical excellence, and financial sustainability intersect.

Preventing leakage requires a holistic, systemwide approach, especially during an EMR transition. We’ve identified four essential components: data-driven insights; optimized scheduling; transparency and real-time access; and strategic partnerships.

Read more about how safeguarding referrals during an EMR transition creates an opportunity to turn risk into reward: https://shorturl.at/qZM00

07/29/2025

Innovative Managing Partner Dave Dyell was featured recently among healthcare industry leaders in Millennium, a Marquis Who’s Who publication: https://shorturl.at/MTiTI

Since 1899, Marquis Who’s Who has recognized individuals who have achieved notable achievements in leadership, education, and creative works.

Earlier this year, Dave was also included in the Marquis Who's Who of Top Executives: https://shorturl.at/c9L3u

Congratulations, Dave!

05/28/2025

We believe relationships matter—during the contract and long after it ends. It means a lot when former consultants take the time to share that they felt seen, supported, and valued. Thanks, Chris—we’d love to work with you again any time!