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Healthcare IT Leaders, a national leader in IT consulting and workforce solutions, today released "The State of Oracle Health in 2025," a comprehensive analysis of Oracle Health's transformation following its $28.3 billion acquisition of Cerner Corporation. The report provides healthcare executives with strategic insights into Oracle Health's evolving ecosystem, including its reimagined Electronic Health Record (EHR), […]

Healthcare IT Leaders, a premier healthcare consulting and IT services firm, today announced an agreement with Baptist Health, the largest healthcare provider in Central Alabama, to partner on the delivery of comprehensive managed services for the health system's Oracle Health clinical application. As part of the multiyear agreement, Healthcare IT Leaders will provide 24/7 monitoring, […]

Healthcare IT Leaders, a leading provider of healthcare IT consulting and workforce solutions, is proud to announce its designation as a MEDITECH Alliance Consulting Services Partner. This recognition places the firm among a select group of consulting organizations approved by MEDITECH to deliver expert guidance and services for the implementation and optimization of MEDITECH's Expanse […]

Healthcare IT Leaders today announced that it has been named a Workday Application Managed Services (AMS) Partner. Workday, Inc. is the AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. As a Workday AMS partner, Healthcare IT Leaders will help clients manage and optimize their Workday solutions utilizing an innovative Continuous Services model, offering expanded proactive support, […]

Healthcare IT Leaders is pleased to announce the addition of Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer, to its Board of Directors. The appointment follows Mr. Hilmes' successful first year as CEO, during which he led significant company growth and operational improvements. "Ben's addition to our Board reflects both his outstanding leadership as CEO and […]

Healthcare IT Leaders, a leading healthcare consulting and IT services firm, today announced a comprehensive managed services agreement with USA Health, the health system for the University of South Alabama. Under the terms of the agreement, Healthcare IT Leaders will assume responsibility for the ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support of the health system’s Oracle Health […]

Healthcare IT Leaders is ranked once again on Inc’s 2024 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in America. This prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their […]

Healthcare IT Leaders, a national leader in consulting and workforce solutions for hospitals and health systems, today announced two strategic additions to its executive team. Jody Buchman is the new SVP, Continuous Services, responsible for all managed services, allowing health systems to improve service levels and achieve operational efficiencies by offloading repeatable maintenance and support […]

Statement from Ben Hilmes, CEO, Healthcare IT Leaders The seriousness of the Change Healthcare cyberattack that began on Feb. 21 cannot be overstated. Change Healthcare processes 15 billion healthcare transactions annually, and the attack has forced many provider organizations to disconnect from Change Healthcare systems for an indeterminate amount of time, directly affecting patient care […]

Healthcare IT Leaders today announced the hire of Steven Cardenas, MBA, FACHE, Colonel, USAF, MSC (Retired) as SVP, Government Services. Mr. Cardenas brings 35 years of healthcare and military experience to the role and is charged with growing the company’s IT consulting and staffing efforts within the federal government. During his 23-year career in the […]

Healthcare IT Leaders is proud to announce the promotion of Ben Hilmes, MHA, FACHE, from President to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Hilmes takes over day-to-day responsibilities from Bob Bailey, who will remain as Executive Chairman with significant ongoing business development duties focused on Data Cloud, AI, and Federal practices. Mr. Hilmes joined Healthcare IT […]