Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting

Enhance patient care, opti­mize oper­a­tions, and nur­ture a thriv­ing health­care environment.

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Elevating Healthcare Through Patient-Centered Solutions

Healthcare organizations face a pressing need to combat rising costs and worker shortages, improve the adoption of new technology, adapt to changing patient and provider expectations, and compete with emerging healthcare players in a rapidly digitizing world. Our healthcare and life sciences consulting solutions help redefine what healthcare management, data utilization, and the patient journey look like for your organization. As your trusted healthcare and life sciences consultant partner, we can transform these hurdles into opportunities for growth, innovation, and a brighter future for your organization.

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Skjelse Rapoch

Lead Healthcare Director

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Nick Nientimp

Lead Life Sciences Director

Let’s Tackle Some of Your Biggest Problems Together

With every solution we create, our aim is to improve patient care and experience, streamline operations, and cultivate a flourishing healthcare landscape. We get there by committing to patient-centered principles as the cornerstone of our services. We know that adaptive business solutions and technology that prioritize people help healthcare organizations compete more effectively, creating healthier communities and bottom lines. And though no two solutions ever look the same, here are some of the approaches we pursue to common challenges in the healthcare landscape.

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Adopting Org-Wide Revenue Cycle Transformations

Overhauling clinical information systems, revenue cycle management, and payment processing doesn't just impact your bottom line – it transforms clinical care, eases front desk operations, and streamlines administrative resources across your organization.

Related Solutions:

  • Technology Strategy
  • Operational Excellence
  • Business Process Improvement

Comprehensive Healthcare & Life Sciences Consulting Services

With extensive healthcare and life sciences consulting experience and through a collaborative partnership approach, we’re here to empower your organization’s transformation. From change management to data analytics, our expert team provides comprehensive solutions tailored to your organization’s unique needs.

150+
Unique Healthcare & Life Science Industry Projects
20
Healthcare Industry Healthcare & Life Science Clients Served
74
NPS Score (44 industry benchmark)
12
Years in Business

“Our work across multiple departments within Propeller has been incredibly helpful. Across change management, product management, project management, and power BI development the support has been incredibly valuable.”

Kajza

VP of Clinical Training and Development, National Specialty Healthcare Provider

“They focus on fit for the business they are working with. These aren’t boilerplate people. They listen and are willing to explore and problem-solve with us.”

Shelly

Director of IT PMO, Global Footwear Retailer

“The level of professionalism and engagement of each consultant is second to none. If the system allows, the Propeller team will deliver exceptional value, and sometimes they will deliver value in spite of the circumstances. Beyond that, they are just really good humans that are a joy to be around.”

Jon

Director, Org Transformation Operations, Global Retailer

“I have a trusted relationship with Propeller and have had a variety of engagements, all unique in their own way that’s allowed us to accelerate our work, scale efficiency, and improve our subject matter in the right way.”

Cameron

Technical Program Manager, Global Software Enterprise

Where We Deliver Value for Healthcare & Life Sciences Organizations

Partnering with Propeller opens the door to our in-house network of healthcare consultants who excel in delivering value and impact across a range of areas:

  • Reimbursement and Payment
  • Patient and Consumer Engagement
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Research and Development
  • Manufacturing and Distribution
  • Healthcare Delivery

Take a deep dive into our firm’s core healthcare and life sciences consulting services below: 


Reimbursement and Payment

Navigating influences from healthcare policy, insurance coverage, cost of care, and quality of care across the care continuum can feel overwhelming. Propeller consultants are equipped to assist you with challenges regarding regulatory burden, high administrative cost, fraud and abuse, and timeliness for payment processing through:

  • Process Reengineering + Improvement
  • Business + Operating Model Strategy
  • Data Integration + Vendor Management
Patient and Consumer Engagement

Consumer expectations for their experience with healthcare organizations have shifted with non-traditional players moving into the space and experiences with other brands outside of healthcare setting a new baseline. Propeller can support you with patient and consumer engagement tools, tactics, applications, and education to increase engagement with healthcare decision-making that supports reducing costs and improving outcomes. Our healthcare consultants bring expertise in:

  • Business + Operating Model Strategy
  • Program Planning + Road Mapping
  • Cost + Market Analysis
  • Organizational Design + Effectiveness
  • Communications Planning + Design Workshops
  • Data Integration + Vendor Management
Healthcare Administration

Healthcare administration challenges span across the operational and business elements of running a hospital, managing an insurance business, investing in research and development, and more. Propeller consultants can support solutions that scale across your organization while navigating competing systems and interoperability, tight government regulation, and squeezed margins with small admin budgets through:

  • Scaling Value-Based Care
  • Current State Assessment + Future State Roadmapping
  • Project Management Office Design + Implementation
  • Resource Planning
  • Technology Strategy Roadmap
  • Data Privacy + Security
  • Revenue Cycle Transformations + Adoption
Healthcare Delivery

With the emergence of new care modalities, including telemedicine, digital therapeutics, and personalized medicines (genomics), healthcare delivery is shifting rapidly in an industry that has traditionally been relatively static. Propeller can help with out-of-the-box solutioning while maintaining safety, efficacy, and quality of care for your patients. We offer support with:

  • Organizational Assessment + Resource Alignment
  • Process + Work Capabilities Mapping
  • Training Development + Execution
  • Communications Planning + Delivery
  • Technology Enablement + Adoption
Manufacturing and Distribution

The manufacturing and distribution sector in healthcare is highly regulated to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of healthcare products. Propeller can help your organization with solutions that keep compliance and regulation top of mind, such as:

  • Current State Assessment + Future State Mapping
  • Project Management Office Design + Implementation
  • Resource Planning
  • Data Governance + Strategic Guidance
Research and Development

Research and development can be complex, time-consuming, and expensive. Propeller can help position your organization for sustainable testing, expansion, and growth. We offer assistance in:

  • Data Integration + Vendor Management
  • People Strategy
  • Strategy Assessment
  • Ecosystem Assessment
  • Data + Analytics Modeling
  • Talent Acquisition + Retention

Ignite Your Transformation

From navigating the challenges of rising costs and worker shortages to achieving new technology adoption to enhancing the patient experiences, our tailored healthcare management consulting and solutions can help you stay ahead in the evolving healthcare landscape.