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Research.
Strategy.
Transformation.

CONSULTING FOR  VALUE

We help healthcare clients manage change and identify commercially viable strategies for growth at the intersection of payment, policy, and delivery.
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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

Primary and secondary research into market 

drivers, market size, growth opportunities, 

competitive landscape, and market tolerance considering healthcare payment reform and epidemiological shifts.

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STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR GROWTH

Strategic facilitation and planning to develop impact oriented earned revenue strategies for competitive growth considering risk based contracting, value based care, and population health.

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GO-TO MARKET
STRATEGY

Growth oriented strategy for commercialization including consumer engagement, digital marketing, channel access, GTM strategy, public/private partnerships, and demand generation to drive service delivery.

DEVELOPMENT & CONTRACTING

Business development and strategy for contract negotiations on shared risk/shared savings to drive earned revenue and sustainability to enhance mission.

SERVICES
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The Focus Group represents decades of work and expertise across all 50 states and across 15 countries.
Client segments include:​
HEALTHCARE  PROVIDERS

Hospital and health systems

CINs and IDNs

Multi-specialty providers

Ancillary care providers

Behavioral health

Home health and hospice

Skilled nursing facilities

INVESTORS

Private equity

Venture capital

Angel

Family offices

Opportunity zone funds

PHARMA

Retail / mass market

PBMs

Wholesalers

Mail order pharmacies

Manufacturers

PAYORS

Medicaid MCOs

Medicare Advantage

Commercial 

LTSS/MLTSS

State Medicaid Offices

ACOs (commercial and Medicare)

Risk based contracts

MEDICAL DEVICE &
HEALTH TECH

Diagnostics

Therapeutics

EMR

Compliance

Revenue Cycle

PUBLIC HEALTH  &  NON-PROFIT

Community foundations

FQHCs and CBOs

State and local health departments

School-based health

Global health programs

K-12 / early childhood education

INNOVATION PROGRAMS

The Focus Group is committed to building new innovation programs across Medicaid and Medicare payors and providers . This is coordinated through Adaptation Health

MEET US

MEET US

The Focus Group is founded on the principles of innovation, value, and growth. It combines decades of commercialization experience and utilizes dozens of subject matter experts to deliver value. We have deep expertise in public health, healthcare, and non-profits and understand the complex needs of patients, clients, and consumers.

 

We attempt to find critical pain points and focus on effective solutions that maximize your resources and respond to the needs of clients and their customers.

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DAVID KULICK, MPH

Managing Director

David Kulick is the founder and Managing Director of The Focus Group, now an HMA company. He is an innovation and commercialization expert having worked for the last 15 years focusing on population health, high impact earned revenue generation, and transformation. David has worked with nearly every F500 healthcare organization across payors, providers, and life science organizations in private and government market delivery. David is an expert in integrated population health having worked on advanced delivery and risk models across all 50 states.

 

Early in his career, he worked with communities and vulnerable populations as an AmeriCorps Volunteer and then with the U.S. Peace Corps in South Africa. David earned his MPH from Tulane University, Bachelors in Chemistry from the University at Buffalo and has a degree in International Policy from University of Oxford. David lives in New Orleans with his wife, four children, and two dogs.

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ALEX RICH 

Managing Director

Alex Rich is an experienced business transformation leader with deep expertise in designing and deploying strategic programs that produce meaningful results. He has partnered with leaders across the healthcare verticals to solve business challenges and grow the bottom line.

 

Prior to The Focus Group, Alex worked with Platinum Equity's Portfolio Operations team to improve the performance of their holdings and was most recently VP Transformation at LifeScan, a market leader in glucose monitoring owned by Platinum.

 

Before focusing on healthcare and private equity portfolio improvement, he served a variety of Fortune 50 clients within Deloitte Consulting's Strategy & Operations group and completed a Commercial rotational program at BP.

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ELAINE HORTON

Principal

Elaine is a healthcare innovator with experience across provider, payer, medical technologies, and life sciences sectors. Early in her career, she advised Fortune 500 companies and large health systems in Deloitte's Strategy and Operations practice.  Most recently, she led commercial strategy for Acessa Health, a venture-backed gynecology medical device company to successful exit by acquisition. Elaine studied at The University of Texas at Austin in the Canfield Business Honors Program with a degree in Finance and Economics. 

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JAIME BENSON, MBA

Principal

Jaime has over a decade of deep financial planning & analysis leadership experience. As a consultant, she works with her clients to drive strategic initiatives using analytical insights, implement financial systems, optimize financial performance through accurate forecasting & budgeting, and develop efficient capital strategy.

Jaime possesses a creative problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking abilities that are laser-focused on driving long-term success for the organization. Most recently, Jaime served as Senior Director of FP&A for a DaVita Healthcare. As a finance leader, she led initiatives to increase the efficiency of capital spending and operational costs, resulting in a $100M redistribution to strategic growth programs. Jaime holds a B.S. in Engineering from University of Illinois as well as an MBA from University of Florida.

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R.J. BRISCIONE

Principal

R.J. is an expert in operations and patient/member engagement across government-sponsored plans, with a focus on Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). Prior to joining The Focus Group, R.J. Briscione led SDoH for CVS Health, scaling SDoH Strategy across the CVS Health enterprise for all lines of CVS and Aetna business. Prior to this role, R.J. led Medicaid Business Development for Aetna’s East Region across all stages of proposal response for multi year, Medicaid managed care contracts, new product creation, and renewal & de novo business growth. Prior to joining Aetna, R.J. served as director of Medicaid and Duals Operations in multiple states for Anthem and before that he worked for the Georgia House of Representatives. He holds a BS in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

PATRICK WOODS, MBA

Principal

Patrick has developed deep strategy, finance, and operational expertise over 18+ years of experience spanning startups and $100B+ corporations in a variety of industries. He enjoys working alongside clients and colleagues to create and implement strategies amidst complex and ambiguous situations. A maximizer at heart, Patrick has accrued technological savvy to help scale the impact of his work. He earned his MBA at Emory University Goizueta Business School and AB at The University of Chicago

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SUPRIYA LAKNIDHI, MBA 

Principal

Supriya is a healthcare strategy, product, and operations leader with over 15 years of experience in a variety of healthcare roles.  She spent many years in healthcare strategy at Boston Consulting Group, Optum, and Aetna and many years leading new product areas, such as Medicaid Behavior Change and Women's Health at CVS Health.  Most recently, Supriya was the COO of an early-stage startup in the behavioral health space.  Supriya holds a B.S. in Economics and Biology from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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KYLE MURPHY, MBA 

Senior Consultant

Kyle is a researcher and process expert with deep experience in commercial diligence, competitive research, and market strategy. Kyle served in AmeriCorps and worked as an elementary school teacher at a high-needs school and in non-profit operations. He focuses his work on addressing vulnerable populations' needs and facilitating innovation in Medicaid. 


He holds a BA in History and Political Science from the University of New Hampshire and an MBA from Loyola University New Orleans.
 

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BRITTANY BICKFORD, MPH

Senior Consultant

Brittany Bickford is a strategist and expert researcher with over 10 years experience leading local and national evaluation, data analysis, performance management, and public health programs. Brittany is driven by a passion for using data to develop innovative strategies that improve the health of vulnerable populations. Prior to her public health career, she served as a Community Health Peace Corps volunteer in Swaziland. She holds a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Michigan State University and an MPH from Tulane University.

 

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HOMAN MOHAMMADI, MBA
Consultant

Homan focuses on post-merger integrations and complex transformations having worked with dozens of healthcare provider on M&A and post acquisition operations, Homan started his career at McKinsey, where he served Fortune 500s on M&A and post-merger integrations. Homan has an AB in neurobiology and an MBA from Harvard University.

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STEVEN RAVEESH, MHSA, MPH

Consultant

Steven is an expert in strategic growth, business development, project management, and transformation. He is highly skilled in developing, analyzing, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive growth, increase revenue, and contribute to enterprise improvement. Prior to the The Focus Group, Steven was a strategy and planning consultant at NeueHealth, a Bright Health Group Company. In this role, Steven led enterprise's care delivery transformation across medical practices driving capacity by 50%.

 

Steven earned a MHA and a MPH from Barry University and a BS degree in kinesiology and pre-medical studies from the University of Miami. He is fluent in Spanish and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and Nicklaus Children's Young Ambassadors. 

DAVID SCHULTE, MBA

Consultant

David Schulte is an expert at understanding the dynamic qualities that govern public markets and the forces that act on businesses and organizations over time. David focuses on commercial and market research to drive strategy and organizational growth efforts. Prior to joining TFG, David earned a Master of Business Administration from Loyola University of New Orleans. David has spent his former life as an agent of change for small businesses in a variety of markets and modalities.

 

In his spare time, David shares his operational and financial management knowledge with small nonprofits in the arts and in healthcare.

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JAZMINE VENTURANZA, MPH

Consultant

Jazmine is an expert in research and evaluation, with extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative methods, data collection and analyses, and reporting and dissemination to diverse audiences.  She is particularly skilled at conducting feasibility studies and needs assessments, as well as synthesizing and translating findings into actionable items and strategies.  Jazmine works with public and private programs to improve population health, enhance patient care, and address the needs of vulnerable communities through data-driven practices.  She earned her MPH from Tufts University and BS in Human Biology, Health, & Society from Cornell University. 

HMA’s Family of Companies allows us to offer even deeper expertise and expanded services. Learn more.

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The Focus Group represents a broad network of subject matter experts with deep expertise across the following domains:

INSURANCE (PAYORS) EXECUTIVES

PRODUCT EXPERTS & DEVELOPMENT

GTM
EXPERTS

MARKET 

RESEARCHERS

HOSPITAL EXECUTIVES

DATA
SCIENTISTS & ACTUARIES

CONTRACTING& VBP EXPERTS

HEALTH TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS

STATE
POLICY

EXPERTS

OPERATORS

FINANCE &
FP&A

INVESTORS

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

EXPERTS

PHYSICIANS & CLINICIANS

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