Leveraging expertise and experience to provide executive IT advisory services, strategic planning and interim leadership.
Our experience spans across multiple premier healthcare organizations. These organizations varied in scope and size, ranging from managing a small department of 50 IT professionals to leading over 500 IT, imaging, clinical engineering, and telecommunication employees. We have successfully supported critical access hospitals, rural hospitals, community health systems, metropolitan health systems, academic healthcare and many types of outpatient services.
Principal, CIO Consulting
Patty Lavely, MBA, FACHE, CHCIO
Patty Lavely is a 20 year healthcare executive with over 30 years as technology and operations leader. She has extensive knowledge of the provider-side of the healthcare industry. She is a Boardroom Qualified Technology Expert (QTE) as certified by the Digital Directors Network.
Patty founded CIO Consulting in 2011 to offer interim CIO services and support the efforts of existing CIOs. In this role, she collaborated with investors to establish and implement technology standards for a growing healthcare system in New Jersey. Additionally, she served as an interim IT leader for healthcare organizations in Georgia and Florida.
With almost 25 years of experience as the CIO for five leading healthcare organizations, Patty brings a wealth of expertise in executive leadership. She specializes in building high-performing IT teams that align with the health system’s strategic goals. Patty believes that a successful CIO must foster strong relationships with both the executive team and IT stakeholders.
Patty has been recognized by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association twice as a finalist CIO of the Year and in 2008 as the CIO of the Year for the Public/Non Profit Sector. She was acknowledged by Becker’s Healthcare in 2019 as a CIO to Know and Women in IT to Know.
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Board Services
CIO Consulting provides specialized expertise in technology, digital transformation, and cybersecurity governance. Our consultants support boards in overseeing healthcare organizations’ digital strategies and cybersecurity programs, offer independent director services, and facilitate effective interaction between the IT executive team and the board.
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Technology Start-up Advisory
CIO Consulting provides strategic advisory services for technology startups, leveraging deep industry experience to support growth, governance, and scalability. Our services include guidance on digital transformation, cybersecurity strategies, IT infrastructure optimization, and aligning technology initiatives with healthcare organizations priorities.
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Executive IT Advisory
CIO Consulting delivers expert IT advisory services, guiding organizations in technology strategy, cybersecurity risk governance, communicating accomplishments with an IT Annual Report, and conducting major systems selections and application rationalization projects, backed by experience leading IT teams across multiple premier healthcare organizations.
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IT Assessment
CIO Consulting conducts thorough IT assessments to identify opportunities for improved performance, cybersecurity risk management, and strategic alignment, drawing on extensive experience in leading IT departments of varying sizes and complexities in the healthcare sector.
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Interim IT Leadership
CIO Consulting provides experienced interim IT leadership to guide organizations through transitions, drive strategic initiatives, and maintain operational stability, leveraging proven expertise in managing diverse IT teams and complex technology environments in healthcare.
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Mentoring IT Leaders
CIO Consulting offers mentorship for IT leaders, helping them develop strategic vision, enhance leadership skills, and navigate the complexities of technology governance and cybersecurity in dynamic healthcare environments.
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M&A IT Due Diligence
CIO Consulting provides comprehensive IT due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, assessing technology infrastructure, cybersecurity risks, and integration readiness to ensure a smooth transition and sustained operational success.
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M&A IT Integration Project Leadership
CIO Consulting specializes in leading IT integration projects for mergers and acquisitions, ensuring seamless technology alignment, efficient system integration, and minimal disruption to operations during the transition.
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Cyber Security Program
CIO Consulting offers cybersecurity services tailored to healthcare organizations that include interim CISO leadership, cybersecurity program assessments and developing board reporting. By leveraging our expertise, we can assist in strengthening the overall protection and governance of critical IT infrastructure.
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CIO Consulting is a trusted leader in leveraging technology and cybersecurity expertise to drive transformative results. With a deep understanding of operations and strategic technology management, CIO Consulting provides valuable insights and guidance to organizations at the executive level and beyond.
Consultant
Brett R. Mello
With over twenty years of achievement across a diverse array of industries, I specialize in building consensus around and harnessing technology to elevate productivity, refine quality standards, and bolster financial performance. Experienced at crafting innovative business concepts and solutions while facilitating transitioning operations with a high level of compassion and ethics. Leading teams through all phases of solution delivery and adoption, I prioritize building robust partnerships, nurturing engagement, and cultivating trust to consistently deliver exceptional results.
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