As we enter 2026, Impact Advisors is positioning itself for a year of purposeful growth, sharper market focus, and deeper value creation for our clients. The healthcare consulting landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by margin pressure, regulatory change, and accelerating technology adoption. In response, we are making deliberate strategic shifts that strengthen our relevance, sharpen our go-to-market approach, and align our services more closely with the operational realities our clients face today.
John Stanley
Chief Growth Officer
By Skip Lemon
Henry Ford, best known for revolutionizing the automobile industry, founded the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, in 1915. Mr. Ford sought to bring the same principles of efficiency, quality, and innovation he used in car manufacturing to the field of healthcare.
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New Clients Since October 2025
By Jason Fortin
Health system leaders are heading into 2026 with a shared understanding: the days of solving problems in silos are over. Financial performance, operations, workforce stability, and consumer expectations now move together – often in real time. Yet each role in the C-suite is responding with a distinct “center of gravity” shaped by its accountability. What follows is a synthesis of the high-level trends emerging for CEOs, COOs, and CFOs, and how their priorities are converging – and diverging – across the enterprise.
By Meghan Medendorp & Raphael Parra
February is Heart Health Month, a perfect reminder that protecting your heart doesn’t require a dramatic lifestyle overhaul. Since heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., this month is all about awareness—focusing on movement, nutrition, and managing risks like high blood pressure. For those of us juggling back-to-back meetings and travel, the latest 2026 health insights offer some encouraging news: small, consistent habits actually have the biggest impact.
By Michael Nutter
As we celebrate a fresh start to a new year at Impact Advisors and a beautiful new format to The Impact newsletter, this section will be devoted to celebrating our award-winning workplace culture as an Impact family. With this in mind, we are excited to share the official winners of our most recent Pet Supermodel Contest.
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This quarter's BookWorm Club selection dives deep into the topic of inclusion. Reach out to Diana Alberts to join the discussion!
By Michael Nutter
Stephen R. Covey, acclaimed author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, taught that the foundation of true leadership and effective coaching is deep, empathetic listening. Covey famously noted that most people listen with the intent to reply, not to understand. This simple observation captures a powerful truth: leaders who listen deeply elevate the people around them.
By Amy Reid
As we recognize Black History Month and Women’s History Month, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Black innovators and women who have shaped, and continue to advance, the future of healthcare. Their work has driven meaningful progress in technology, patient care, research, and health equity.
By Chris McDonald & Karla Rodriguez
Impact Advisors Mexico (IAMX) is Impact Advisors’ nearshore operation in Mexico City, designed to scale healthcare service delivery through talent, technology, and operational excellence. Following Impact Advisors’ acquisition of Optumus on February 1, 2025, IAMX has experienced rapid and intentional growth, expanding from approximately 170 Winners to more than 290 Winners in the last year.
A former Field Combat Medical Specialist and world traveler with a passion for healthcare. Read more...
A gifted musician and dancer who is helping evolve our approach to change management. Read more...
A lover of live music, good food, travel and helping our clients maximize the value of Workday. Read more...
An avid entertainer and walker (although, she'd better bring her GPS!), with a great sense of humor. Read more...
A former adrenaline junkie and Special Ops team member, who now enjoys spending time with family and implementating EHRs. Read more...
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By Diana Alberts
From the beginning, Impact Advisors has maintained a relentless focus on delivering high-quality results for our clients. Our passionate commitment to our clients’ success has created a legacy of client trust and confidence in our services. As our firm and client family grew, so did our opportunity to develop thoughtful practices of listening, measuring, and applying learnings.
