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# AArete

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- [Measuring Scope 3 Emissions Categories: A Guide to GHG Scope 3 Reporting & Reduction](https://www.aarete.com/insights/measuring-scope-3-emissions-categories/) - Discover key challenges & strategies for reducing GHG Scope 3 emissions categories using AI-powered sustainability management software.
- [Embracing Sustainable Procurement: A Path to Resilient and Responsible Business Practices](https://www.aarete.com/insights/embracing-sustainable-procurement-a-path-to-resilient-and-responsible-business-practices/) - Learn why sustainable procurement is important and why it's essential to an organization's success.
- [The Procurement Leader's Playbook: AI, from Assessment to Action](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-procurement-leaders-playbook-ai-from-assessment-to-action/) - Download The Procurement Leader's Playbook: AI, from assessment to action to learn how procurement leaders can prepare, prioritize, and scale AI successfully.
- [For Health Plans, The Road to F6 Compliance Starts Now. Here’s Where to Begin. ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/for-health-plans-the-road-to-f6-compliance-starts-now-heres-where-to-begin/) - Prepare your health plan for NCPDP F6 adoption with key risks, timelines, and strategies to improve pharmacy data exchange before the April 2028 deadline.
- [From Reporting to Results: Why Health Plans Must Treat Analytics as a Decision Platform](https://www.aarete.com/insights/from-reporting-to-results-why-health-plans-must-treat-analytics-as-a-decision-platform/) - Next gen payer analytics looks more like a decision platform that links medical cost outcomes to the operational behaviors that drive them - and equips leaders to intervene.
- [London Office Expands to Better Serve UK Clients](https://www.aarete.com/insights/london-office-expands-to-better-serve-uk-clients/) - CHICAGO and LONDON, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AArete, a Chicago-headquartered consulting firm specializing in data-informed performance improvement, has expanded its London office to better serve its U.K. clients. The firm will use its enlarged presence there to serve as a gateway for expansion into the European market. The office will be headed by Managing Director, Maulik Bhagat, who was based in AArete's Chicago office prior.
- [The GLP‑1 Inflection Point: Why Transparency is Reshaping Pharmacy Strategy ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-glp-1-inflection-point-why-transparency-is-reshaping-pharmacy-strategy/) - GLP-1 costs and CAA transparency are forcing health plans to rethink PBM strategy, pharmacy spend, and long-term profitability goals amid soaring demand.
- [How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Thrive Despite CMS's Proposed Minimal Rate Increase](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-medicare-advantage-plans-can-thrive-despite-cmss-proposed-minimal-rate-increase/) - CMS CY2027 Advance Notice signals minimal payment growth. Learn how Medicare Advantage plans can reduce costs and sustain profitability strategically.
- [Rein in Workers’ Comp Spend: 4 Strategies to Reverse the Rising Cost Curve](https://www.aarete.com/insights/rein-in-workers-comp-spend-4-strategies-to-reverse-the-rising-cost-curve/) - Discover four data-driven strategies to reduce workers’ comp costs, improve claims management, lower medical spend, and unlock savings.
- [AArete’s Behavioral Health IntelliScan™ Wins 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aaretes-behavioral-health-intelliscan-wins-2026-medtech-breakthrough-award/) - AArete wins 2026 MedTech Breakthrough Award for Behavioral Health IntelliScan™, an AI engine key uncovering cost leakage, compliance gaps and payment errors.
- [AArete Strengthens Healthcare, Operations and AI Consulting Leadership with Managing Director Promotions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-strengthens-healthcare-operations-and-ai-consulting-leadership-with-managing-director-promotions/) - AArete promotes four managing directors and adds VP of Legal & Compliance, strengthening healthcare, operations, and AI consulting leadership globally.
- [Practical Strategies Payers Can Implement to Reduce G&A Expenses](https://www.aarete.com/insights/practical-strategies-payers-can-implement-to-reduce-ga-expenses/) - Discover practical strategies to reduce G&A costs in healthcare payer organizations. Enhance efficiency and protect operating margins with AArete's solutions.
- [AArete CEO Loren Trimbleto Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring 4 Decades of Consulting Excellence](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-ceo-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-for-consulting-excellence/) - AArete CEO Loren Trimble receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Consulting Magazine, honoring 40 years of leadership and client impact excellence.
- [AArete Named Among America’s Top Management Consulting Firms by Business Insider](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-named-among-americas-top-management-consulting-firms-by-business-insider/) - AArete named a 2026 top consulting firm by Business Insider for healthcare expertise, client satisfaction, and impact across cost, tech, and operations.
- [4 Proven Strategies Medicaid Leaders Can Implement to Enhance Member Care, Lower Costs in 2024](https://www.aarete.com/insights/4-proven-strategies-medicaid-leaders-can-implement-to-enhance-member-care-lower-costs-in-2024/) - Discover 4 proven strategies for Medicaid leaders to enhance member care and lower costs in 2024 with innovative technology.
- [4 Strategies Health Plans Should Implement to Ensure Compliance with the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan](https://www.aarete.com/insights/4-strategies-health-plans-should-implement-to-ensure-compliance-with-the-medicare-prescription-payment-plan/) - Prepare for Medicare Prescription Payment Plan changes. Collaborate with partners for compliance and seamless operations.
- [6 Reasons Why Medicare Headwinds Are Here to Stay and 7 Strategies to Survive Them](https://www.aarete.com/insights/7-strategies-to-navigate-medicare-headwinds/) - Discover strategies for Medicare Advantage success amidst rising costs and utilization challenges. AArete offers expert guidance for health plans.
- [4 Strategies Medicare Advantage Plans Can Implement to Mitigate Financial Pressures  ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/4-strategies-medicare-advantage-plans-can-implement-to-mitigate-financial-pressures/) - Discover four strategies to help Medicare Advantage plans mitigate cost and revenue pressures while ensuring quality healthcare access.
- [Overcoming PBM Dominance: How Health Plans Can Take Control of Their Pharmacy Benefits](https://www.aarete.com/insights/overcoming-pbm-dominance-how-health-plans-can-take-control-of-their-pharmacy-benefits/) - AArete helps health plans navigate rising drug costs with innovative strategies for pharmacy benefit management, transparency, and member satisfaction.
- [The Hidden Costs: How Fragmented Payment Solutions Undermine Efficiency and Long-Term Success](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-hidden-costs-how-fragmented-payment-solutions-undermine-efficiency-and-long-term-success/) - Our eBook discusses how by using advanced technologies, including AI and predictive analytics health plans optimize their operations, reduce admin costs, & more
- [MRF & Provider Pricing Transparency: AArete’s Innovative Approach to CMS Regulatory Compliance](https://www.aarete.com/insights/mrf-provider-pricing-transparency-aaretes-innovative-approach-to-cms-regulatory-compliance/) - Discover AArete's CMS regulatory compliance solution. Our team ensures clients can easily navigate CMS best practices for regulatory compliance.
- [The CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule: Strategic Considerations for Healthcare Payers](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-cms-interoperability-and-prior-authorization-final-rule-challenges-opportunities-and-strategic-considerations-for-healthcare-payers/) - Explore the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule's impact on payers, including challenges, benefits and strategies for healthcare compliance.
- [How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Begin Planning Now for Long-Term Success](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-medicare-advantage-plans-can-begin-planning-now-for-long-term-success/) - Learn how Medicare Advantage plans can boost Star Ratings, enhance member satisfaction, and navigate industry challenges for long-term success.
- [Dispelling PBM Myths: Tips for Creating Pharmacy Benefit Programs That Put Members First](https://www.aarete.com/insights/dispelling-pbm-myths-tips-for-creating-pharmacy-benefit-programs-that-put-members-first/) - Discover common PBM myths and explore PBM strategies to cut drug costs, optimize contracts, and put members first with smarter pharmacy benefit programs.
- [Medicaid Changes Are Inevitable – How You Prepare Matters](https://www.aarete.com/insights/medicaid-changes-are-inevitable-how-you-prepare-matters/) - Medicaid cuts are coming, health plans must adapt. Learn how funding shifts, policy changes, & eligibility rules impact care, & costs in 2025 & beyond.
- [How the Right Contract Lifecycle Management System Can Help Payers with Network Building & Growth](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-the-right-contract-lifecycle-management-system-can-help-payers-with-network-building-growth/) - Discover how the right Contract Lifecycle Management System can enhance network building and growth for payers. Unlock efficiency and drive success today!
- [Inside the PBM Contract Renewal Conundrum: Strategies for Effective PBM Contract Management](https://www.aarete.com/insights/inside-the-pbm-contract-renewal-conundrum-breaking-the-endless-loop/) - Discover how to improve PBM contracting, strengthen contract compliance, and cut drug costs. Learn proven healthcare contract renewal strategies with AArete.
- [Considering PBM Unbundling? Here’s How to Take the First Step](https://www.aarete.com/insights/considering-pbm-unbundling-heres-how-to-take-the-first-step/) - Learn how to unbundle PBM services, manage claims system migration, and weigh full-service PBMs vs. unbundled solutions for cost savings and transparency.
- [Health Plan PBM Strategy: Building a Modular Operating Model for Transparency, Control, and Growth](https://www.aarete.com/insights/health-plan-pbm-strategy-building-a-modular-operating-model-for-transparency-control-and-growth/) - Discover how a regional health plan redefined its PBM strategy with AArete to boost transparency, control, and long-term value through a modular model.
- [Improving Payer Member Retention with Churn Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/improving-payer-member-retention-with-churn-analytics/) - Discover how churn analytics help health plans reduce voluntary disenrollment, improve satisfaction, and boost retention without adding operational complexity.
- [Turning Social Determinants into a Bottom-Line Strategy](https://www.aarete.com/insights/turning-social-determinants-into-a-bottom-line-strategy/) - Elizabeth Levy of AArete shares how payers can embed SDOH into plan design and risk models, cutting costs, improving outcomes, and boosting ROI.
- [Health Plan Drug Management Transformation: Redesigning a $2B Drug Spend for Strategic Growth](https://www.aarete.com/insights/health-plan-drug-management-transformation-redesigning-a-2b-drug-spend-for-strategic-growth/) - Discover how AArete helped a health plan redesign $2B in drug spend with a scalable PBM model to lower costs, boost transparency, and enhance member care.
- [Navigating the OBBBA’s and Probable Expiration of ACA Subsidies’ Impact on Medical Loss Ratio for Medicaid and Marketplace Plans ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/navigating-the-obbbas-and-expiration-of-aca-subsidies-impact-on-medical-loss-ratio-for-medicaid-and-marketplace-plans/) - Learn how OBBBA and ACA subsidy expiration impact Medicaid and Marketplace plans, raising MLRs and cost pressures, and what payers can do to adapt.
- [Marketplace Stability Amid Uncertainty: Preparing for 2026](https://www.aarete.com/insights/marketplace-stability-amid-uncertainty-preparing-for-2026/) - Paul Schuhmacher shares how health plans can use predictive models and data-driven strategies to stay stable amid ACA subsidy uncertainty.
- [Reading the Signals: Planning for CMS’ Proposed CY27 Direction](https://www.aarete.com/insights/reading-the-signals-planning-for-cms-proposed-cy27-direction/) - An analysis of CMS’ proposed CY27 rules and what Medicare Advantage plans should do now to prepare for Star Ratings changes, SEP risk, and member churn.
- [The Health Plan Playbook for 2026](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-health-plan-playbook-for-2026/) - Top Health Plan Trends for 2026 include rising costs of care, AI as a means of cutting administrative complexity, shifting regulations, risk & member experience
- [GLP-1 Game-Changer: How Oral GLP-1s Will Shape Health Plan Strategy](https://www.aarete.com/insights/glp-1-game-changer-how-oral-glp-1s-will-shape-health-plan-strategy/) - Explore how oral GLP-1s and DTC access are driving demand, disrupting utilization management, and reshaping cost strategy for health plans.
- [AI Enthusiasm vs. Reality: Closing the Gap Between Vision and Deployment](https://www.aarete.com/insights/ai-enthusiasm-vs-reality-closing-the-gap-between-vision-and-deployment/) - Balancing AI enthusiasm vs. reality. Why AI pilots stall and how leaders close the gap with strong data, engineering, governance, and adoption at scale ROI.
- [Is Your Health Plan Data AI-Ready? Here’s How to Tell](https://www.aarete.com/insights/are-your-health-plan-analytics-ai-ready/) - Healthcare executive teams are finding that their health plan analytics capabilities aren’t AI-ready nor adequately supporting the decisions they need to make.
- [The Dual Role of Procurement Professionals](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-dual-role-of-procurement-professionals/) - Learn how procurement teams drive operational value through strategic sourcing, supplier partnerships, usage analytics, and category expertise.
- [AArete Named One of Consulting Magazine's 26 Fastest Growing Consulting Firms in 2022](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-named-one-of-consulting-magazines-26-fastest-growing-consulting-firms-in-2022/) - AArete was recognized within the top 26 Fastest Growing Firms in 2022 by Consulting Magazine, based on rate of revenue growth over the past three years.
- [AArete Celebrates Four Consecutive Years Among Forbes' World's Best Management Consulting Firms'](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-celebrates-four-consecutive-years-among-forbes-worlds-best-management-consulting-firms/) - AArete celebrates four years on Forbes’ World’s Best Consulting Firms list, honored for expertise in digital, data analytics, and healthcare solutions.
- [3 Tips for Choosing the Right M&A Advisor for Your Wealth Management Firm](https://www.aarete.com/insights/3-tips-for-choosing-the-right-ma-advisor-for-your-wealth-management-firm/) - Discover the importance of domain expertise when selecting an M&A advisor for your wealth management firm.
- [5 Ways Banks Can Enhance Customer Experiences by Prioritizing Employee Experiences](https://www.aarete.com/insights/enhancing-banking-customer-experience-management-through-employee-engagement/) - Chris McGee explains how enhancing banking customer experience management through employee engagement and management. Learn more.
- [AI That Acts: Contract Intelligence Across Third-Party Vendors and Suppliers](https://www.aarete.com/insights/ai-that-acts-contract-intelligence-across-third-party-vendors-and-suppliers/) - Discover how Doczy.ai™ and SpendSphere™ help banks manage risk, cut costs, and unlock value from contracts with AI-powered insights and automation.
- [The Bank Fallout and What it Tells Us  ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-bank-fallout-and-what-it-tells-us/) - With elevated scrutiny on “financial risk management,” it can now be debated that you cannot have great CX or EX without great financial risk management.
- [Data Disruption and the Future of Data-Driven Procurement - A Guide to Attainable Procurement Innovation](https://www.aarete.com/insights/data-disruption-and-the-future-of-data-driven-procurement-a-guide-to-attainable-procurement-innovation/) - Unlock the full potential of data-driven procurement with innovative strategies to maximize value, streamline processes, and drive impactful decision-making.
- [“You Still Write Checks?” Check Fraud Remains an Expensive Headache for Banks and Credit Unions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/you-still-write-checks-check-fraud-remains-an-expensive-headache-for-banks-and-credit-unions/) - Check fraud is rising fast. Learn how banks and credit unions can fight back with smarter tech, better education, and modernized fraud prevention strategies.
- [AArete Leaders Recognized In Consulting Through Professional Awards](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-leaders-recognized-in-consulting-through-professional-awards/) - CHICAGO, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AArete, a global consulting firm specializing in data-informed profitability improvement, is pleased to announce honors for two well-respected leaders at the firm, Maria Turner and Erica Nelson, by Consulting Magazine. Maria Turner, Managing Director, was recognized for her excellence in leadership and Erica Nelson, Director, was recognized for her excellence in healthcare. Both are Payment Intelligence™️ experts at
- [Post-Pandemic, Payers May Be Reining In Telemedicine](https://www.aarete.com/insights/post-pandemic-payers-may-be-reining-in-telemedicine/) - Telemedicine is probably not appreciably lowering the overall cost of patient care.
- [AArete Announces Organizational Realignment and New Leadership Appointments](https://www.aarete.com/insights/organizational-realignment/) - AArete announces realignment of the company's organizational structure and key leadership appointments to position the firm for aggressive global growth.
- [Reimagine Banking Branch Experiences and Profitability Using Advanced Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/reimagine-banking-branch-experiences-and-profitability-using-advanced-analytics/) - Learn how banks use predictive analytics and customer data to transform branch experiences, improve profitability, and drive smarter growth strategies.
- [Playbook: A Four-Part Approach to Stronger Member Journeys and Growth for Health Plans](https://www.aarete.com/insights/playbook-a-four-part-approach-to-strongermember-journeys-and-growth-for-health-plans/) - Discover a four-step retention framework for health plans to improve member journeys, reduce churn, and drive growth using data, analytics, and automation.
- [AArete's Digital Pass Enables Organizations to Minimize Infection Risks Among Workforce](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aaretes-digital-pass-enables-organisations-to-minimise-infection-risks-among-workforce/) - As people return to physical work locations, it is critically important to minimize the risk of potentially infected people from spreading COVID-19. Enter AArete's Digital Pass.
- [Digital & Data Services](https://www.aarete.com/insights/digital-data-services/) - Whether through Analytics as a Service, predictive analytics or machine learning, AArete's team of data experts deliver solutions that improve profitability and quality without reducing headcount.
- [Konrad Siczek Celebrated as 2025 Michael Fung Leadership Award Winner](https://www.aarete.com/insights/konrad-siczek-celebrated-as-2025-michael-fung-leadership-award-winner/) - AArete honors Konrad Siczek as the 2025 Michael Fung Leadership Award winner, recognizing his impact in healthcare consulting and leadership.
- [AArete Data Science VP Priya Iragavarapu to ShareAI Innovations for Health Plans at AWS re:Invent](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-data-science-vp-priya-iragavarapu-to-shareai-innovations-for-health-plans-at-aws-reinvent/) - Priya Iragavarapu presents how Doczy.ai™ uses generative AI to transform contract interpretation, delivering speed, savings, & insights for health plans.
- [Navigating IT Vendor Consolidation Post-Merger: Key Considerations for IT & Procurement Leaders](https://www.aarete.com/insights/navigating-it-vendor-consolidation-post-merger-key-considerations-for-it-procurement-leaders/) - Strategic steps for IT and procurement teams to consolidate vendors post-merger, reduce costs, modernize systems, and strengthen long-term technology alignment.
- [Navigating H-1B Volatility: Is it Time to Build a More Resilient Workforce Strategy?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/navigating-h-1b-volatility-is-it-time-to-build-a-more-resilient-workforce-strategy/) - Discover how businesses can adapt to H-1B visa volatility through agile workforce strategies that balance cost, performance, and regulatory risk.
- [The Value of Healthcare IT Governance](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-value-of-healthcare-it-governance/) - Explore IT governance in healthcare for hospitals & health systems. Align technology, people & data for better efficiency, compliance & patient outcomes.
- [Key Considerations in Moving Toward a Value-Based Care Health System](https://www.aarete.com/insights/key-considerations-in-moving-toward-a-value-based-care-health-system/) - As the healthcare industry moves more toward Value-Based Care, there are a number of things to consider to ensure a successful transition.
- [PHE & Healthcare: Why Health Plan Executives Need to Update Reimbursement Policies Post PHE](https://www.aarete.com/insights/why-health-plans-need-to-update-reimbursement-policies-post-phe/) - The Public Health Emergency is over and healthcare payers must act. Our blog navigates necessary policy revisions in light of new administrative changes.
- [Behavioral Health Care Management Program Optimized by Targeting Members with High Impact and Engagement](https://www.aarete.com/insights/behavioral-health-care-management-program-optimized-by-targeting-members-with-high-impact-and-engagement/) - AArete assembled the medical experts, data, and review needed to enable a Division of Developmentally Disabled state agency to better handle the volume of ongoing appealed eligibility reviews.
- [5 Salesforce Health Cloud Use Cases to Deliver Behavioral Health Integrated Care](https://www.aarete.com/insights/5-reasons-to-implement-salesforce-health-cloud/) - Discover 5 reasons to implement Salesforce Health Cloud for behavioral health integrated care, boosting member engagement, efficiency, and data-driven insights.
- [Celebrating Excellence: Elizabeth Levy Named a Top 25 Leader in Healthcare Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/insights/celebrating-excellence-elizabeth-levy-named-a-top-25-leader-in-healthcare-consulting/) - AArete’s Elizabeth Levy is recognized by The Consulting Report as a Top 25 Healthcare Leader of 2025 for her impact, inclusivity, and industry innovation.
- [AArete Embarks on Next Chapter of Growth and Innovation](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-embarks-on-next-chapter-of-growth-and-innovation/) - AArete partners with Parthenon Capital to accelerate growth, expand solutions, and drive innovation across healthcare, finance, and public sector markets.
- [The CIO’s AI + RPA Blueprint: From Automation Use Case Discovery to Enterprise Value](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-cios-ai-rpa-blueprint-from-automation-use-case-discovery-to-enterprise-value/) - Discover how CIOs can use AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) intake frameworks to scale automation, reduce errors, and deliver measurable enterprise value.
- [AArete Expands Healthcare Consulting Practice with 2 Managing Directors](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-expands-healthcare-consulting-practice-with-2-managing-directors/) - AArete strengthens its healthcare consulting practice with Pam Price and Gina Hedstrom as managing directors, advancing AI-powered client solutions.
- [SharePoint Implemented for Global Project Collaboration](https://www.aarete.com/insights/sharepoint-implemented-for-global-project-collaboration/) - This is an AArete Digital & Technology Insight Situation: Our client had a challenging global communication model and a mandate to expand their business model to include maritime shipping logistics and corresponding vessel analytics via new marine navigation applications. The main project stakeholder researched and assisted in the acquisition of 5 different Microsoft .Net applications
- [Provider Network’s Vendor Costs and Contracts Reviewed, $14.7M Savings Identified](https://www.aarete.com/insights/provider-networks-vendor-costs-and-contracts-reviewed-14-7m-savings-identified/) - A Chicago-based provider network had rising vendor costs, limited staff for vendor and cost management, and significant cost reduction goals. After review, AArete secured $14.7M in 12-month savings from the original $120M in annual spend, including a recent spend reduction with the EMR vendor ($2.6M annual savings).
- [Smarter Healthcare Accumulator Management for Stronger Operations](https://www.aarete.com/insights/smarter-accumulator-management-stronger-healthcare-operations/) - Discover smarter healthcare accumulator management with AArete and Pega. Improve claims accuracy, compliance, and member experience with ERP accumulators.
- [How AI-Driven Tail Spend Management Is Revolutionizing Procurement for Retail, Higher Education, and More](https://www.aarete.com/insights/revolutionizing-procurement-ais-role-in-tail-spend-management/) - Learn how tail spend automation tools and consulting are transforming procurement in retail, higher education & other industries.
- [Healthcare Payer Client Sustained PBM Contract Relationship While Yielding $90M in Recurring Cost Savings Through Contract Improvement](https://www.aarete.com/insights/healthcare-payer-client-sustained-pbm-contract-relationship-while-yielding-110m-in-recurring-cost-savings-through-contract-improvement/) - A large managed care organization covering more than one million lives was spending nearly $2.2B with their PBM annually.
- [Recognizing Excellence: Paul Schuhmacher and Bhrugu Pange Named 2025 Top Consultants by Consulting Magazine](https://www.aarete.com/insights/recognizing-excellence-paul-schuhmacher-and-bhrugu-pange-named-2025-top-consultants-by-consulting-magazine/) - Discover the Consulting Magazine Top Consultants 2025, honoring the industry's best for their exceptional impact and innovative solutions.
- [Forbes Names AArete One of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms in 2025 ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/forbes-names-aarete-one-of-americas-best-management-consulting-firms-in-2025/) - AArete is honored to be named to Forbes’ 2025 Best Management Consulting Firms list, recognizing our impact in healthcare innovation and AI-powered solutions.
- [How Tail Spend Undermines Your Strategic Sourcing Goals – And What to Do About It](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-tail-spend-undermines-your-strategic-sourcing-goals-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Tail spend in procurement drains budgets and weakens sourcing. Learn tail spend management strategies in higher ed and more to drive procurement cost reduction.
- [Change Management Essentials for Healthcare Payers](https://www.aarete.com/insights/change-management-essentials-for-healthcare-payers/) - New technology can help healthcare payers be more efficient & accurate. Discover the best change management model to follow as you upgrade systems & processes.
- [Seizing Opportunity Amid Uncertainty: Internal Optimization for RIAs](https://www.aarete.com/insights/seizing-opportunity-amid-uncertainty-internal-optimization-for-rias/) - Discover how RIAs can seize opportunities amid uncertainty through effective internal optimization. Boost efficiency and drive growth today!
- [Navigating Uncertainty: The Imperative for Strategic Revenue Growth and Cost Optimization in Higher Education](https://www.aarete.com/insights/navigating-uncertainty-the-imperative-for-strategic-revenue-growth-and-cost-optimization-in-higher-education/) - Facing financial pressure, colleges must act fast. Learn how AArete helps boost revenue, cut costs, & build resilience in today’s volatile higher ed landscape.
- [Operational Resiliency: Mitigating Risks from a Cyber Attack on Third-Party Vendors](https://www.aarete.com/insights/operational-resiliency-mitigating-risks-from-a-cyber-attack-on-third-party-vendors/) - Discover how health plans can reduce cyberattack fallout from third-party vendors with business continuity strategies that protect operations and member trust.
- [Streaming Data Through Hazelcast Platform Into Snowflake with SnoCast](https://www.aarete.com/insights/streaming-data-through-hazelcast-into-snowflake-with-snocast/) - AArete's Snocast unlock the power of Snowflake with Hazelcast: Real-time data integration and low-latency processing for enhanced analytics.
- [How Small Vendors Can Drive Big Savings: Unlocking Value in Procurement’s Blind Spots ](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-small-vendors-can-drive-big-savings-unlocking-value-in-procurements-blind-spots/) - Unlock savings and reduce risk by managing low-spend vendors. Learn how to turn procurement blind spots into strategic advantages with smart tail spend tactics.
- [Celebrating Excellence: Amanda Cast and Matt Semetulskis Named 2025 Rising Stars of the Profession by Consulting Magazine](https://www.aarete.com/insights/celebrating-excellence-amanda-cast-and-matt-semetulskis-named-2025-rising-stars-of-the-profession-by-consulting-magazine/) - AArete’s Amanda Cast & Matt Semetulskis named 2025 Rising Stars by Consulting Magazine for excellence in leadership and client service in healthcare consulting.
- [The Evolution of Wealth Management: Embracing Immersive Experiences for Strategic Growth](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-evolution-of-wealth-management-embracing-immersive-experiences-for-strategic-growth/) - Discover how immersive technology is transforming wealth management, enhancing client engagement, M&A strategy, and market expansion for strategic growth.
- [More Than Just Labor: Cost Reduction Strategies in the Banking Sector](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-banks-can-reduce-costs-optimize-profitability/) - A reflection on the banking landscape provides insights into how banks can reduce costs from the expense line to be well-positioned for a profitable future.
- [The Power of Large Language Models in Banking & Finance](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-power-of-large-language-models-in-finance-and-banking/) - Large language models in banking & finance are quietly fueling a revolution. The tools decode intricate data to act like a private financial consultant.
- [AArete Earns USA Today Top Workplaces 2025 Award](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-earns-usa-today-top-workplaces-2025-award/) - AArete wins the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, recognized for its people-first culture, employee well-being, and commitment to workplace excellence.
- [AArete Fortifies Consulting Leadership with Senior Managing Director, 3 Managing Director Promotions and Strategic Hire](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-fortifies-consulting-leadership-with-senior-managing-director-3-managing-director-promotions-and-strategic-hire/) - AArete announces key leadership promotions and a strategic new hire, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, client success, and global consulting excellence.
- [Lessons from COVID-19: How Supply Chains Can Withstand the Next Trade Shock](https://www.aarete.com/insights/lessons-from-covid-19-how-supply-chains-can-withstand-the-next-trade-shock/) - Lessons from COVID-19 help businesses tackle new tariff challenges. Learn how supply chains adapt with sourcing, cost-sharing, and resilience strategies.
- [Organizations Need to Rethink Their Supplier Diversity Strategic Plan](https://www.aarete.com/insights/organizations-need-to-rethink-their-strategy-for-creating-diverse-supplier-partnerships/) - DEI initiatives and economic value are not mutually exclusive. Operationalizing long-term, data-driven strategies can help you achieve both
- [Case Study: Charting the Course to Net Zero - A Goal Within Reach](https://www.aarete.com/insights/case-study-charting-the-course-to-net-zero-a-goal-within-reach/) - Understand Scope 3 emissions data and how it can help towards a net-zero goal, as this case study reveals, with AArete's AAchieve.ESG solution.
- [What Is the Difference Between Scope 1, 2, and 3 Emissions?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/difference-scope-1-2-3-emissions/) - Learn the differences and categories of scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions so you can identify and then measure your carbon footprint.
- [How to Measure Your Company’s Carbon Footprint](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-to-measure-your-companys-carbon-footprint/) - Learn how to measure your company’s carbon footprint using software automation. Discover more accurate insights and improved strategies.
- [AArete Launches AAchieve.ESG to Help Businesses Reduce Their Environmental Impact](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-launches-aachieve-esg-to-help-businesses-reduce-their-environmental-impact/) - AArete's AAchieve.ESG: Sustainability & Net Zero Solution with Expert Support. Simplify ESG reporting & achieve sustainability goals effortlessly.
- [Bracing for the Unknown: How Scenario Planning Keeps You Ready](https://www.aarete.com/insights/bracing-for-the-unknown-how-scenario-planning-keeps-you-ready/) - Navigate tariff disruptions with data-driven scenario planning. Gain visibility, optimize sourcing, manage risks, model “What If” scenarios, & stay competitive.
- [Tackling Tariffs in 2025 and Beyond](https://www.aarete.com/insights/tackling-tariffs-in-2025-and-beyond/) - Navigate rising tariffs with strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost reductions, and pricing tactics to stay competitive and protect your bottom line.
- [First-of-its-Kind Healthcare Payer Solution Doczy.ai™ from AArete Combines Provider Contract Expertise with AI to Improve Operations](https://www.aarete.com/insights/first-of-its-kind-healthcare-payer-solution-doczy-ai-from-aarete-combines-provider-contract-expertise-with-ai-to-improve-operations/) - AArete announces first-of-its-kind healthcare payer solution, Doczy.ai™ which combines provider contract expertise with AI interpretation to improve operations
- [How Salesforce Health Cloud Implementations Can Improve Payer Efficiency and Enhance Member Experiences](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-salesforce-health-cloud-implementations-can-improve-payer-efficiency-and-enhance-member-experiences/) - Healthcare payers can improve operational efficiency and ROI with our Salesforce Health Cloud Implementation support. Drive growth, retention & efficiency.
- [Redefining the Role of Procurement Professionals As Value Creators](https://www.aarete.com/insights/redefining-the-role-of-procurement-professionals-as-value-creators/) - Discover how procurement professionals are evolving from tactical roles to strategic value creators, driving cost savings and organizational change.
- [AArete Celebrates Multiple Industry Awards Recognizing Leadership Excellence](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-celebrates-multiple-industry-awards-recognizing-leadership-excellence/) - AArete celebrates six leaders recognized for excellence in consulting, showcasing innovation, leadership, and impact across technology and healthcare.
- [Emily Dawes Celebrated as 2024 Michael Fung Leadership Award Winner](https://www.aarete.com/insights/emily-dawes-celebrated-as-2024-michael-fung-leadership-award-winner/) - AArete honors Emily Dawes as the 2024 Michael Fung Leadership Award winner, celebrating her leadership, excellence, and dedication to clients and team members.
- [Maria Turner and Elizabeth Levy Named 2024 Women Leaders in Consulting by Consulting Magazine](https://www.aarete.com/insights/maria-turner-and-elizabeth-levy-named-2024-women-leaders-in-consulting-by-consulting-magazine/) - AArete is proud to celebrate two recent award-winning healthcare consulting leaders, Maria Turner and Liz Levy, for their ongoing commitment to excellence
- [Preventing Layoffs: How Board Members Can Support Executives in Prioritizing Other Cost-Management Strategies](https://www.aarete.com/insights/preventing-layoffs-how-board-members-can-support-executives-in-prioritizing-other-cost-management-strategies/) - Layoffs aren’t the only answer. Discover 3 cost-cutting strategies board members can champion to drive profitability and workforce stability without layoffs.
- [How Program Management Best Practices Can Ensure the Success of Enterprise Projects](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-program-management-best-practices-can-ensure-the-success-of-enterprise-projects/) - Learn how Program Management (PMO) best practices in scheduling, cost, risk, and change management drive successful projects & efficient resource allocation.
- [AArete Celebrates Three Consecutive Years as Forbes “World’s Best Management Consulting Firms”](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-celebrates-three-consecutive-years-as-forbes-worlds-best-management-consulting-firms/) - AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, announces that Forbes has named the company among the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024
- [The Rediscovery of Keiretsu – Vertically Integrated Partnerships with Your Supply Base](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-rediscovery-of-keiretsu-vertically-integrated-partnerships-with-your-supply-base/) - The supplier relationship needs to change, & procurement teams can learn from specific aspects of Keiretsu to deliver a competitive advantage in their approach.
- [How Generative AI Is Poised to Enhance the Customer Experience](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-generative-ai-is-poised-to-enhance-the-customer-experience/) - Explore how generative AI enhances customer experience and streamlines business processes, with insights from AArete's Priya Iragavarapu.
- [AArete Unveils AI-Powered Payment Intelligence® Solution for Health Plans](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-unveils-ai-powered-payment-intelligence-solution-for-health-plans/) - AArete has announced its next-generation Payment Intelligence® solution, which surpasses traditional payment integrity by revolutionizing health plan operations
- [Best Practices to Enhance ESG Reporting Processes and Outcomes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/best-practices-to-enhance-esg-reporting-processes-and-outcomes/) - With these best practices, organizations can navigate the complexities of ESG reporting and measurement to position themselves for a sustainable future.
- [Acquisitions, and More Acquisitions: Navigating VMware Negotiations Amid Organizational Changes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/acquisitions-and-more-acquisitions-navigating-vmware-negotiations-amid-organizational-changes/) - Broadcom’s recent VMware acquisition stands as another reminder of the tech industry’s shifting nature. Learn how AArete's experts adapt to these changes.
- [Transforming the Payer-Provider Relationship in the Era of Medicare Advantage Growth](https://www.aarete.com/insights/transforming-the-payer-provider-relationshipin-the-era-of-medicare-advantage-growth/) - Explore how payers and providers can enhance collaboration and patient care amid Medicare Advantage growth with insights from AArete's experts. Read more here.
- [AArete Appoints Michael Davison as Chief Financial Officer](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-appoints-michael-davison-as-chief-financial-officer/) - AArete, a leading global management and technology consulting firm, announced the appointment of Michael Davison as Chief Financial Officer.
- [The Path To Net Zero: Decarbonization Strategies for Higher Education](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-path-to-net-zero-decarbonization-strategies-for-higher-education/) - This is an AArete Higher Education insight In a recent episode of “The Week in Sustainability,” I discussed the ambitious yet achievable goal of decarbonizing higher education by implementing strategic planning and advanced technologies. As a sustainability lead, I have experienced the complex challenges and promising opportunities that accompany steering universities toward a greener future.
- [Revolutionizing Patient Care: Leveraging Machine Learning and AI to Predict Surgery Outcomes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/revolutionizing-patient-care-leveraging-machine-learning-and-ai-to-predict-surgery-outcomes/) - AArete is revolutionizing patient care through advanced machine learning & AI techniques. Our work enhances prediction accuracy for post-surgery events.
- [The Future of Higher Ed: 4 Critical Areas of Focus in '24](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-future-of-higher-ed-4-critical-areas-of-focus-in-24/) - Reflecting on the past year and Looking ahead to 2024, we have identified four top priorities for university leadership to drive meaningful success within higher education institutions.
- [Optimizing Contingent Talent Management: Strategies for Risk Mitigation, Cost Efficiency, and Technology Integration](https://www.aarete.com/insights/optimizing-contingent-talent-management/) - Unlock strategies for optimizing contingent talent management with AArete's expertise. Achieve cost efficiency and sustainable success.
- [The Downfall of the Once-Proud Kenmore Brand](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-the-once-proud-kenmore-brand-ended-up-on-the-scrap-heap/) - The demise of the once-storied Kenmore appliance brand is the perfect embodiment of Sears' collapse.
- [Sears Built the Suspense, then Reported Another Bad Quarter](https://www.aarete.com/insights/sears-built-the-suspense-then-reported-another-bad-quarter/) - The latest news from Sears was hardly worth the wait.
- [Carson's Joins Retailers With Online Revival](https://www.aarete.com/insights/carsons-joins-retailers-seeking-life-after-liquidation-with-online-revival-and-bricks-and-mortar-aspirations/) - During the final days of going-out-of-business sales at Carson’s last month, still-loyal shoppers mourned the demise of a 160-year-old department store chain. Their loss may turn out to be short-lived.
- [The Fight to Lower Drug Prices](https://www.aarete.com/insights/trumps-top-focus-areas-in-fight-to-lower-drug-prices/) - The Trump Administration Blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs, known as American Patients First, contains several different elements.
- [Optimizing Pricing And Promotions In E-Commerce](https://www.aarete.com/insights/predictive-analytics-optimizing-pricing-and-promotions-in-e-commerce-means-combining-tools/) - Most retailers are already engaged in data analytics and predictive modeling. Today, using data to predict more successful outcomes — ultimately leading to increased sales — is not as mystifying a concept as it was even a year ago.
- [As Sears Plunges Toward Chapter 11, Lampert Stands To Win, Whatever Happens](https://www.aarete.com/insights/as-sears-plunges-toward-chapter-11-lampert-stands-to-win-whatever-happens/) - Sears has hired advisers to prepare for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, according to a Wall Street Journal report. However, its CEO, Edward Lampert, would reportedly like to see if Sears can restructure its debt while avoiding the filing.
- [Decades of Bad Decisions Doomed Sears](https://www.aarete.com/insights/decades-of-bad-decisions-doomed-sears/) - Amazon alone didn't kill Sears. The 132-year-old retailer played a big role in its own demise.
- [Three Reasons Managed Care Organizations Should Use Advanced Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/three-reasons-managed-care-organizations-should-use-advanced-analytics/) - For the data-intensive healthcare industry, the power and versatility of advanced analytics can't be overstated. The confluence of big data, technology, and the application of statistical theories can give a competitive advantage to impact profitability across the healthcare services sector.
- [Physical Stores are Evolving, Not Dying](https://www.aarete.com/insights/experience-matters-pg-10/) - Analysts have a mostly positive outlook for brick-and-mortar retailing in 2019, although some expect downsizing to continue, along with the ongoing evolution of the physical store experience.
- [For Transportation, Data-Driven Marketing Isn't an Option, It's a Requirement](https://www.aarete.com/insights/for-transportation-data-driven-marketing-isnt-an-option-its-a-requirement/) - It’s now a given that companies that want to maintain and grow their position within their industry need to understand, apply and develop a deep understanding of data-driven marketing.
- [Drugstore Chain Membership Program Poised to Rival Amazon: Experts React](https://www.aarete.com/insights/drugstore-chain-membership-program-poised-to-rival-amazon-experts-react/) - Drugstore giant CVS Health’s launch of CarePass, an experimental paid membership program that offers delivery perks, discounts, and $10 monthly store credit, is set to rival Amazon.
- [What is the Business Case for Autonomous Vehicles in the Supply Chain?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-is-the-business-case-for-autonomous-vehicles-in-the-supply-chain/) - Even the Jetsons could not fully imagine a future dominated by autonomous vehicles. Flying vehicles and robots went hand-in-hand during the animated show. But a world without a driver?
- [What is the Business Case for Cobots in the Supply Chain?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-is-the-business-case-for-cobots-in-the-supply-chain/) - No talk of automation is complete without a mention of its apparent nemesis: labor.
- [Five Key Components of Strategic Sourcing](https://www.aarete.com/insights/five-key-components-of-strategic-sourcing/) - For growth companies, aggressively leveraging opportunities to lower procurement costs can be the difference between profit and loss.
- [Is BOSS the new BOPIS?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/is-boss-the-new-bopis/) - Buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) is a growing trend among retailers — as is its counterpart, buy online, ship-to-store (BOSS).
- [What is the Business Case for Computer Vision in the Supply Chain?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-is-the-business-case-for-computer-vision-in-the-supply-chain/) - When the first Android phone was released, the New York Times did not know what to call it.
- [AArete Announces Senior Level Promotion](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-announces-senior-level-promotion/) - AArete, a global management consulting firm, has promoted Tim Lefkowicz to Senior Managing Director.
- [Amazon to Cut Fees to Compete With UPS, FedEx](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazon-to-cut-fees-to-compete-with-ups-fedex/) - Amazon Shipping is not the first player to enter the my-fees-are-lower-than-yours fight.
- [Sears' Brand has Been Badly Damaged. Now it has to Win Back Customers](https://www.aarete.com/insights/sears-brand-has-been-badly-damaged-now-it-has-to-win-back-customers/) - The Sears brand, once the mightiest in retail, is only worth a fraction of what it once was.
- [Opinion: Amazon Innovations Force Supply Chain Change](https://www.aarete.com/insights/opinion-amazon-innovations-force-supply-chain-change/) - Although widely regarded as innovative, Amazon’s business model has caused disruptive change, whether to its direct competitors or specific industries.
- [Financial Institutions Can Put Artificial Intelligence to Much Better Use](https://www.aarete.com/insights/financial-institutions-can-put-artificial-intelligence-to-much-better-use/) - Banks are misallocating their investment in artificial intelligence and predictive analytics by putting it into consumer-facing chatbots, rather than using it internally to empower their staff to understand and better serve the customer.
- [West Elm Teams up with Rent the Runway for Home Decor Rental](https://www.aarete.com/insights/west-elm-teams-up-with-rent-the-runway-for-home-decor-rental/) - The partnership between millennial-focused brands Rent the Runway and West Elm taps into an idea made famous by Rent-A-Center's rent-to-own model, although this tie-up is confined to soft goods like pillows that are much easier and less expensive to ship back and forth the way Rent the Runway does with apparel.
- [Is Home Goods the Next Retail Sector Ripe for Disruption?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/is-home-goods-the-next-retail-sector-ripe-for-disruption/) - As retailers push for new technology adoption, supply chain optimization and a digital focus, the space is being redefined and rearranged.
- [Fast-food Chains: Come for the Coffee, Stay for the Cheeseburgers and French Fries](https://www.aarete.com/insights/fast-food-chains-come-for-the-coffee-stay-for-the-cheeseburgers-and-french-fries/) - Burger King debuts $5 monthly coffee subscription service to compete with McDonald’s, Starbucks and Dunkin’
- [Walmart Exec Explains Latest Play in Fashion Destination Plans: Kids' Brand-Name Clothing Subscription Box](https://www.aarete.com/insights/walmart-exec-explains-latest-play-in-fashion-destination-plans-kids-brand-name-clothing-subscription-box/) - Walmart.com is further burnishing its ambition as an affordable go-to fashion retailer by embracing the e-commerce trend of customizable subscription boxes.
- [Does Ikea's 1st Urban Location Take a Page From the DTC Playbook?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/does-ikeas-1st-urban-location-take-a-page-from-the-dtc-playbook/) - The retailer this week unveiled a small-format store, which provides design consultations to Manhattan's urbanites.
- [Temporary Living: The Rise of Furniture Rental](https://www.aarete.com/insights/temporary-living-the-rise-of-furniture-rental/) - Consumers are less concerned about putting down roots. Is rented furniture the solution?
- [Lululemon to Launch Line of Grooming Products](https://www.aarete.com/insights/lululemon-to-launch-line-of-grooming-products/) - Lululemon Athletica Inc. is vying for space on your bathroom shelf. The upscale yogawear maker is preparing to launch a line of grooming products, including a deodorant and a dry shampoo, to cater to its fans’ post-workout needs.
- [Using Data to Improve Patient Health Through Decreasing Negative Drug Interactions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/using-data-to-improve-patient-health-through-decreasing-negative-drug-interactions/) - A patient died. He was under a physician’s care for rheumatoid arthritis (and other conditions).
- [It's Not Just Amazon: Free One-Day Delivery Is The New Normal](https://www.aarete.com/insights/its-not-just-amazon-free-one-day-delivery-is-the-new-normal/) - Amazon may have scored points on Wall Street last week with plans to invest $800 million so its Prime member subscribers can receive merchandise in one day.
- [5 Creative Ways to Tackle the Truck Driver Shortage](https://www.aarete.com/insights/5-creative-ways-to-tackle-the-truck-driver-shortage/) - Marketing brings to mind campaigns that build brands, hone customer awareness and increase sales.
- [AArete Launches Women's Initiative Network (WIN) to Advance Female Talent](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-launches-womens-initiative-network-win-to-advance-female-talent/) - The Chicago based consulting firm has invested in an internal affinity group for women to support diversity in acquisition of talent, development and retention.
- [Amazon Turns Shopping Malls Into Warehouses, Changing America's Community Landscape](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazon-turns-shopping-malls-into-warehouses-changing-americas-community-landscape/) - After helping drive local shopping malls toward collapse, Amazon is coming back to finish the job: turning them into warehouses.
- [Amazon Swoops in on America’s Shopping Malls](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazon-swoops-in-on-americas-shopping-malls/) - Online retail giant Amazon was once blamed for driving local shopping malls out of business. Now, it wants to reinvent them into warehouses.
- [Is Wall Street Breaking Up With Abercrombie & Fitch?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/is-wall-streets-abercrombie-fitch-love-affair-over/) - Investors may not be ready to break up with Abercrombie & Fitch for the longterm, although the fashion retailer’s stock declining as much as 34% this week might indicate otherwise.
- [Accelerating IT Synergy Savings Following Mergers and Acquisitions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/accelerating-it-synergy-savings-following-mergers-and-acquisitions/) - AArete leaders are accelerating IT Synergy Savings Following Mergers and Acquisitions.
- [Amazon's New 'StyleSnap' Feature Could be a Game Changer — If it Works](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazons-new-stylesnap-feature-could-be-a-game-changer-if-it-works/) - Amazon has become one of the country's top apparel sellers — number one by some measures — and shopping there for clothes and shoes is "a habit of mid-market shoppers," according to Coresight Research.
- [Will the Once Marvelous Department Store Ever Come Back?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/will-the-once-marvelous-department-store-ever-come-back/) - Many of the innovations fueling retail's most successful startups were standard amenities at department stores nearly a century ago.
- [Recognized as a "Fast 50" Company by Crain's Chicago Business](https://www.aarete.com/insights/recognized-as-a-fast-50-company-by-crains-chicago-business/) - Crain's Chicago Business has recognized AArete to its list of “Fast 50” companies in 2019. The recognition is awarded based off an analysis for which companies are growing fastest in the Chicago area. Crain's Chicago Business has published this list since 2007, identifying the companies whose revenues are rapidly outgunning the rest. “Being named one of
- [AArete Helps Medicaid MCO Reduce Average Length of Stay by 17%](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-helps-medicaid-mco-reduce-average-length-of-stay-by-17/) - Situation A state market for one of the nation’s largest Medicaid Managed Care Organizations (MLO) was consistently seeing a higher than expected average Length of Stay (ALOS) for medical/surgical inpatient stays. The client requested that AArete conduct deep analytics to identify issues and develop a solution that would reduce ALOS, be scalable across multiple providers
- [Understanding the Different Types of Data Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/understanding-the-different-types-of-data-analytics/)
- [AArete Named One Of Vault’s “Best Consulting Firms to Work For 2020”](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-named-one-of-vaults-best-consulting-firms-to-work-for-2020/) - CHICAGO, Sept. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — AArete, a global consulting firm driving client value through data-informed performance improvement, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked as one of Vault’s “Best Consulting Firms to Work For 2020.” In addition, AArete is honored to be specifically recognized on Vault’s “Best Consulting Firm Culture” and “Best Consulting Firms Work/Life
- [E-Book: Investing in Modernization: Why Transportation Companies Must Innovate to Compete](https://www.aarete.com/insights/investing-in-modernization-why-transportation-companies-must-innovate-to-compete/) - Download E-Book It's no secret that driver shortages, softening rates and decreasing demands create challenges in a dynamic transportation industry. Not to mention, the disruption caused by changing regulations, technological innovations and new marketplace entrants. In order to survive, organizations must fully understand the trends, technologies and processes needed to drive actionable change for the future. THAT'S
- [E-Book: Driving Better Health Outcomes Through Data Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/driving-better-health-outcomes-through-data-analytics/) - Download E-Book In today's constantly evolving healthcare environment, data serves an important role in connecting payers, providers and pharmacies. Each entity possesses a unique set of data meaningful to the patient journey which, when leveraged correctly, can lead to an improved level of care coordination and information sharing. However, this can be a heavy feat considering the
- [E-Book: What Executives Need to Know About Big Data and Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-executives-need-to-know-about-big-data-and-analytics/) - Download E-Book Organizations across every industry face challenges when it comes to data and analytics. When the right combination comes together, big data and analytics can help unleash your organization's ability to uncover new insights, enhance revenue, reduce expenses and improve operational efficiencies. But, how? THAT'S WHERE WE COME IN. Our team lives for data. Our method begins with analyzing our
- [E-Book: How to Ensure Your Marketing Strategy is Catching the Right Target and Delivering Value](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-to-ensure-your-marketing-strategy-is-catching-the-right-target-and-delivering-value/) - Download E-Book With the rise of digital marketplaces and the vast increase in shopper options, the way shoppers buy products has drastically changed. This means retailers must regularly adjust, refine and improve approaches to their marketing strategy to catch the right targets and deliver value to their organization. But, how? THAT'S WHERE WE COME IN.
- [Employee Spotlight - Akram Hidmi](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-akram-hidmi/) - Q. How long have you been with AArete and how did you come into your role here? I came to AArete as a Consultant in early 2017 and was promoted to a Senior Consultant role at the start of this year. My background is in Finance from The Ohio State University and right out of
- [AArete Acquires Data Analytics And Digital Transformation Consultancy, Third I](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-acquires-data-analytics-and-digital-transformation-consultancy-third-i/) - Third I's expertise in digital and advanced analytics, coupled with an outstanding company culture, will enhance AArete's core values and mission to drive profitability while improving client capabilities AArete, a global management consulting firm driving client value through strategic profitability improvement, has acquired Third I, a data analytics and digital transformation consultancy headquartered in Washington D.C. with
- [Deriving Insights With Value-Based Care Metrics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/value-based-contracting-management-tool/) - Digital and Data Services Overview Traditional contract management applications and systems were not built to be able to deal with the nuances of value-based contracts and can serve as nothing more than an elementary and incomplete repository of static administrative elements of such contracts. As value-based contracting (VBC) adoption increases across the industry, the need
- [Graph Theory and its Application to Fraud, Waste and Abuse](https://www.aarete.com/insights/graph-theory-and-its-application-to-fraud-waste-and-abuse/) - Digital and Data Services Overview The application of graph theory is a powerful methodology to uncover hidden relationships in your data for rapid identification for operational improvement. Graph theory is essentially the study of graphs rooted in decades long mathematical theory. In graph theory, pairwise relationships among nodes. Think of nodes as a variable with
- [Major Features in MicroStrategy 2019](https://www.aarete.com/insights/major-features-in-microstrategy-2019/) - MicroStrategy recently launched MicroStrategy 2019, its reinvented enterprise analytics platform with a host of new features and an “open” approach to playing with the increasingly crowded analytics space. In this article, we’ve put together a list of key features that offer benefits to both business users and the technology team managing MicroStrategy. If you are evaluating an
- [Advanced Analytics Tools Utilized to Drive 2-3% Gross Margin Through SKU Rationalization](https://www.aarete.com/insights/advanced-analytics-tools-utilized-to-drive-2-3-gross-margin-through-sku-rationalization/) - Situation A leading price point retailer approached AArete to develop a SKU rationalization strategy for their department stores. The client’s existing strategy focused on rationalizing SKUs on the basis of simple KPIs without appropriately accounting for market basket characteristics, inter-departmental associations and other hidden relationships. Approach AArete developed a custom SKU rationalization model leveraging multiple
- [AArete Helps Medicaid MCO Reduce Suboptimal Radiation Therapy](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-helps-medicaid-mco-reduce-suboptimal-radiation-therapy/) - Situation A bioinformatics firm presented a national Managed Care Organization (MCO) with opportunities to reduce spend on complications from suboptimal Radiation Therapy (RT). The external firm was unable to validate the findings, so the MCO engaged AArete to review the data and help develop implementation strategies. Other goals included identifying methods to reduce variability in
- [AArete’s Customized Pricing Model Helps National Transportation Company Achieve Immediate Enhancements in Q4 Revenue](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aaretes-customized-pricing-model-helps-national-transportation-company-achieve-immediate-enhancements-in-q4-revenue/) - Situation An industry-leading transportation company approached AArete for assistance with development and implementation of a strategy to increase Q4 revenue. The company’s technical and resource limitations hindered the executive team’s ability to effectively operationalize a solution. They sought to enhance Q4 and future revenue by leveraging AArete’s industry experience and analytics expertise to develop a
- [AArete Brings 30-50% Annual Savings to Health Plan through Pediatric Asthma Evaluations](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-brings-30-50-annual-savings-to-health-plan-through-pediatric-asthma-evaluations/) - Situation A national health payer was experiencing increasing spend and utilization among pediatric asthma members. Their current asthma management program was not yielding the desired results of reducing emergency department or inpatient utilization. The health plan approached AArete to conduct detailed analyses on the member population and to identify opportunities to improve their current pediatric
- [AArete Reduces Potentially Preventable Readmissions at 5 Hospitals by 4%](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-reduces-potentially-preventable-readmissions-at-5-hospitals-by-4/) - Situation A regional Medicaid Managed Care Organization (MCO) with a large patient volume in urban areas was facing high readmission rates, with many readmissions qualifying as potentially preventable. The client has historically faced obstacles to reducing readmissions including: locating, contacting, and engaging patients; network strain as a result of limited coverage and oversaturation in certain
- [AArete Uses Machine Learning to Advance Professional Sports Team’s Player Review Process](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-uses-machine-learning-to-advance-professional-sports-teams-player-review-process/) - Situation A professional sports team approached AArete to enhance their decision making processes specific to predicting a player’s future potential for success. The team’s existing evaluation strategy relied heavily on scouting reports and basic forecasting methods (such as linear regression) on limited, high-level data. The goal of working with AArete was to develop a machine
- [AArete Develops Customized Cost/Quality Matrix to Help Regional Health Plan Optimize its Primary Care Network](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-develops-customized-cost-quality-matrix-to-help-regional-health-plan-optimize-its-primary-care-network/) - Situation A Medicaid Managed Care Organization’s (MCO) network of Primary Care Providers (PCP) included a substantial portion of low-quality, high-cost physicians. The MCO reported that the network performance was increasing overall costs and negatively impacting member experience. The organization approached AArete to optimize the PCP network by increasing the proportion of high-quality, low-cost PCPs. Approach
- [Full Outsourcing Case Study](https://www.aarete.com/insights/full-outsourcing-case-study/) - Example A $4B North America-wide transportation organization entered into a long term arrangement with AArete to drive sustainable cost savings and introduce best practices for the enablement of procurement transformation. AArete implemented their managed procurement solution which created a robust strategic procurement function that would drive cost savings, standardized policies, procedures and category management efforts.
- [Higher Education Category Outsourcing Led to Over $96M in Cost Reduction](https://www.aarete.com/insights/category-outsourcing-case-study/) - Example A $2B Higher Education institution with over $1B in indirect procurement spend hired AArete to become their strategic sourcing function. The University retained their transactional buyers, but in an effort to increase savings and drive business practices into the organization, AArete was hired to become the outsourced strategic sourcing department. Results & Benefits Over
- [AArete Helps Health Plan Achieve up to 13% in Recoupment and Prospective Savings through Contract Configuration](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-helps-health-plan-achieve-up-to-13-in-recoupment-and-prospective-savings-through-contract-configuration/) - Situation A managed care organization was experiencing provider abrasion correlated to incorrect reimbursement per provider’s contractual terms and needed to conduct a root cause analysis of their configuration. The insurer approached AArete to perform a detailed review of major provider contracts for ancillary services against claims data to identify overpayments for recoupment, financial volatility, and root
- [Medicaid Managed Care Organization Reduces Inaccurate Payments by $2.20 PMPM by Engaging AArete](https://www.aarete.com/insights/medicaid-managed-care-organization-yields-a-91-return-on-investment-through-aaretes-benefits-and-authorization-configuration-services/) - Situation A local Managed Care Organization (MCO) was inappropriately reimbursing providers for unauthorized and non-covered services. The MCO approached AArete to conduct a comprehensive system configuration review of benefits and prior authorization. Approach AArete documented the state and MCO’s policies and compared it to the prior authorization setup and benefits configuration setup. For all discrepancies
- [Hospital Bad Debt at the Executive Level](https://www.aarete.com/insights/hospital-bad-debt-at-the-executive-level/)
- [MedPAR Data Insights](https://www.aarete.com/insights/medpar-data-insights/)
- [Integrated Scorecard for Restaurant Performance](https://www.aarete.com/insights/integrated-scorecard-for-restaurant-performance/) - Intuitive graphical display of performance rolled out to 5,000 stores and aggregated by geography.
- [Mobile App for Sales Performance Tracking](https://www.aarete.com/insights/mobile-app-for-sales-performance-tracking/) - ASH is a sales performance iPad app built on the MicroStrategy Mobile platform that enables sales reps to get individual performance, pipeline, commissions information, as well their rank on the leaderboard.
- [Spottr](https://www.aarete.com/insights/spottr/) - SPOTTR allows you to keep track of individual store performance by monitoring its sales productivity.
- [What-If Analysis for Customer Satisfaction](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-if-analysis-for-customer-satisfaction/) - Report built to help store/area managers understand how improvement in customer satisfaction and related KPIs can help improve overall sales and profitability.
- [The 80/20 Analytics for Retail](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-80-20-analytics-for-retail/) - One must offer a variety of goods within the category they are selling. Maintaining a large inventory of products is always a challenge.
- [Manufacturing Firm Reduces Its BI Infrastructure and Software Costs 60% with Microsoft Azure](https://www.aarete.com/insights/manufacturing-firm-reduces-its-bi-infrastructure-and-software-costs-60-with-microsoft-azure/) - AArete helped a leading U.S. based manufacturing firm cut IT operating and software costs by 60% using Microsoft Azure
- [Leading Machines and Tools Provider Improves Customer Service Using Azure Data Lakes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/leading-machines-and-tools-provider-improves-customer-service-using-azure-data-lakes/) - AArete's client is a U.S. based manufacturing firm that was growing its IT operating costs tied to legacy data management.
- [Database Migration Using Azure Services](https://www.aarete.com/insights/database-migration-using-azure-services/) - Our client is an Australian teahouse chain with over 70 stores around the country and over 1,000 stores worldwide. Due to their success with the increase in the number of stores, getting a 360-degree view of all business functions had become a challenge. The client wanted to cut down its infrastructure setup and maintenance cost.
- [An Aviation Firm Migrates From Legacy BI System Along With Data Warehouse To Power BI](https://www.aarete.com/insights/an-aviation-firm-migrates-from-legacy-bi-system-along-with-data-warehouse-to-power-bi/) - The client is a leading firm in the aviation industry that focused on aviation management products and services including maintenance management, flight scheduling and inventory management. The client wanted to move from their legacy Oracle BI system to Power BI.
- [Social Upliftment Insights](https://www.aarete.com/insights/social-upliftment-insights/) - Real-time executive reporting for enables automated budget distribution & goal tracking, actual vs forecasted labor effort and new initiatives.
- [Real Estate Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/insights/real-estate-analytics/) - One stop BI solution for large commercial real estate customers.
- [How Predictive Maintenance Leads to Increased Revenues](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-predictive-maintenance-leads-to-increased-revenues-reduced-costs-world-class-customer-experience/) - Digital and Data Services Overview Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning allow industries dependent on machines for operations to predict failure for preventative maintenance. The predictive maintenance market is expected to grow from $3B in 2019 to $10.7 in 2024. With advances in Big Data, Predictive Analytics and IoT, traditional sectors like Industrial, Transportation and Travel
- [AArete Closes 2019 Celebrating Growth, Awards And Recognitions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-closes-2019-celebrating-growth-awards-and-recognitions/) - AArete, a global management consulting firm driving client value through strategic profitability improvement, is pleased to announce several awards and recognitions amid a rapid growth year. From Fastest Growing to Top Consulting Firm to Work For, AArete tops the charts through a range of achievements earned in 2019. AArete believes an investment in culture, growth and leadership is the
- [Employee Spotlight - Paige Hagopian](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-paige-hagopian/) - Q. What attracted you to working at AArete? After graduating from the University of Richmond in Virginia, I took a job at a smaller firm based in D.C. I always knew I wanted to move to Chicago and AArete’s data and technology focused work drew me to the company. I really enjoy using and manipulating
- [COVID Supply Chain Side Effects](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-has-already-infected-your-supply-chain-and-the-side-effects-could-be-critical/) - The sudden and spreading coronavirus has already begun to strangle supply chains.
- [LA Businesses Brace for Virus](https://www.aarete.com/insights/la-businesses-brace-for-virus/) - As a central gateway between China and the United States, experts say Los Angeles stands to feel an outsized economic impact from the Wuhan coronavirus, the worst disease outbreak in Asia in nearly two decades.
- [Employee Spotlight - Melissa Fenchel](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-melissa-fenchel/) - Q. How long have you been with AArete and how did you come into your role here? After graduating from Emory University in Atlanta, I found myself working for a group purchasing organization in NYC. My work revolved around negotiating contracts with medical supply vendors, using Excel to analyze vendor data and helping to uncover
- [Dynamic Schedule Process Benefits Hospitals, Providers, and Patients](https://www.aarete.com/insights/dynamic-schedule-process-benefits-hospitals-providers-and-patients/) - Health systems and hospitals often lack the capacity to align clinical schedules with the correct time estimates for many diagnoses and procedures.
- [Is The Coronavirus Already Hurting Supply Chains?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/is-the-coronavirus-already-hurting-supply-chains/) - Originating in Wuhan, China, the coronavirus is grabbing headlines around the world for its potential impact on people's health, regardless of where they live.
- [Enhance Your Application’s Data Insights By Integrating With Power BI Reports](https://www.aarete.com/insights/enhance-your-applications-data-insights-by-integrating-with-power-bi-reports/) - Business users today need quick access to reports that deliver faster insights from data. While these reports are built in Power BI, having access to these reports within a custom application is a use case that has grabbed the attention of many business users today. Read more to find out how we were able to
- [Azure SQL Data Warehouse and Its Best Practices](https://www.aarete.com/insights/azure-sql-data-warehouse-and-its-best-practices/) - Over the last few years, data warehouse architecture has seen a huge shift towards cloud-based data warehouses and away from traditional on-site warehouses. Earlier, huge investments in IT resources were required to set up a data warehouse to build and manage a designed on-premise data center. Today, data warehousing functions are offered as a service
- [Coronavirus Chills Luxury Brands in — and Outside — China](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-chills-luxury-brands-in-and-outside-china/) - The deadly coronavirus outbreak paralyzing China is taking a toll on luxury goods companies. The latest player to feel the chill is Kering Group, which owns Balenciaga, Gucci and other upscale fashion brands and which on Wednesday announced that it has closed dozens of stores in China as consumers stay home.
- [How the Coronavirus has Already hit the US Economy](https://www.aarete.com/insights/wedding-dresses-luxury-real-estate-theme-parks-and-deserted-tourist-hot-spots-how-the-deadly-coronavirus-has-already-hit-the-us-economy-and-it-may-get-worse/) - The effects of the coronavirus are fast starting to have an impact on US businesses across the US, from wedding dresses to mortgage rates and an already sluggish luxury real estate market, tourism and even education programs, US businesses are increasingly falling victim to the impacts of the flu-like virus, which has afflicted more than 64, 000 people across the globe, including 15 confirmed US cases in seven states, and which has left 1383 people dead.
- [Right Processes Lead to Great Procurement](https://www.aarete.com/insights/right-processes-lead-to-great-procurement/) - Every supply manager wants to get procurement right, and will lean heavily on learned or innate skills to do so.
- [Coronavirus Could Push Companies to Stop Relying on China](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-could-push-companies-to-stop-relying-on-china-but-its-easier-said-than-done-experts-say/) - Fashion companies are already pulling away from China because of trade wars and tariffs, and experts predict the new coronavirus will be yet another reason for companies to cut some ties with the manufacturing hub.
- [When Does a Business in Decline Need to Consider Turnaround?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/when-does-a-business-in-decline-need-to-consider-turnaround/) - Whether a company is in early stages of decline, well into weak market standing, or in full crisis, the turnaround procedure presents massive financial, operational and emotional challenges to everyone involved, and boards will inevitably be woven into this entire process.
- [How COVID-19 Could Affect In-Store Product Availability](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-the-coronavirus-could-affect-the-products-you-see-or-dont-in-stores/) - The coronavirus casts a widening shadow across the U.S. economy. The outbreak in China is dampening visits by Chinese tourists, raising the prospect of shortages and price increases for iPhones and other products, and disrupting parts deliveries for carmakers.
- [Gap latest retailer to partner with ThredUp](https://www.aarete.com/insights/gap-latest-retailer-to-partner-with-thredup/) - Gap Inc. is the latest retailer to tie up with ThredUp, which in recent years has pushed its own research on rising demand for used apparel. The company says that "56 million women bought secondhand products in 2018 — which is almost half of the entire female adult population in the US," per the Gap press release.
- [Resale’s on Track for $50 Billion and Gap Wants to Be a Part of it](https://www.aarete.com/insights/resales-on-track-for-50-billion-and-gap-wants-to-be-a-part-of-it/) - Online secondhand marketplace ThredUp is partnering with Gap Inc. on a new program designed to encourage shoppers to participate in the resale economy.
- [Coronavirus Set to Squeeze Lunar New Year Tourist Shopping Boom](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-set-to-squeeze-lunar-new-year-tourist-shopping-boom/) - Were it any other year, Las Vegas would be bracing for one of its busiest convention and retail seasons. But with a new viral outbreak coming out of China and would-be West Coast tourists unwilling or unable to travel, uncertainty is marking a usually expectant mood.
- [Walmart Gets Into Affordable Healthcare](https://www.aarete.com/insights/checkup-for-30-teeth-cleaning-25-walmart-gets-into-health-care/) - The main drag of Calhoun, Ga., a town of about 16,000 an hour’s drive north of Atlanta, is dotted with pawnshops, liquor stores, and fast-food joints.
- [Apple, Microsoft, Google Look to Move Production Away From China](https://www.aarete.com/insights/apple-microsoft-google-look-to-move-production-away-from-china-thats-not-going-to-be-easy/) - With the U.S.-China trade war last year and the outbreak of the new coronavirus, American technology firms Apple, Microsoft and Google have reportedly looked to move more production of their hardware products out of the world’s second-largest economy.
- [MicroStrategy How to: Use an Image as a Panel Selector in a Dashboard](https://www.aarete.com/insights/microstrategy-how-to-use-an-image-as-a-panel-selector-in-a-dashboard/) - A feature requested often by our clients is to use images as selectors in a web dashboard. At first glance this is a trivial and easily customizable request and should be a resource-light but high-impact UI design. But out of the box, MicroStrategy allows the customization of only text links or buttons that link to
- [7 Key Features of Azure Cosmos DB](https://www.aarete.com/insights/7-key-features-of-azure-cosmos-db/) - Today’s digital world demands data at the click of a button--or a touch--which requires applications to be highly responsive and always online. Along with low latency and high availability, applications need to respond in real-time, store large volumes of data, and make it available to users in milliseconds. At AArete, we are constantly on the
- [A Look at Looker (and a Comparison to a Competitor Platform)](https://www.aarete.com/insights/a-look-at-looker-and-a-comparison-to-a-competitor-platform/) - Have you been evaluating Looker for your organization? Read more to learn about this new analytical platform’s features and how it compares to a more established business intelligence tool. What is Looker? For the data warehouse platform a core requirement was to scale storage and compute for very sophisticated set analytics and calculations. However the
- [Supermarkets Brace for COVID Labor Shortages](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-companies-that-feed-america-brace-for-labor-shortages-and-worry-about-restocking-stores-as-coronavirus-pandemic-intensifies/) - The companies that feed America and provide basic staples are bracing for labor shortages as the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, which could leave them without enough workers to manufacture, deliver and unpack groceries in stores in the coming months.
- [COVID-19 Tests America's Supply Chain](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-tests-americas-supply-chains-amid-possible-labor-shortages/) - Consumers are stocking up on goods as the novel coronavirus spreads, but COVID-19 itself is already testing America's supply chains and could bring possible labor shortages, The Washington Post reports.
- [Here's Why One Amazon Center Temporarily Closing Shouldn't Delay Your Delivery](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-closing-heres-why-one-amazon-center-temporarily-closing-shouldnt-delay-your-delivery/) - When Amazon briefly closed a delivery center after a worker tested positive for COVID-19, it raised the question: Can the shutdown of a single warehouse delay how quickly anxious customers get their orders?
- [Demand for Health Gadgets Surges in Lockdown, Likely to Last](https://www.aarete.com/insights/demand-for-health-gadgets-surges-in-lockdown-likely-to-last/) - Fitness-tracking gadgets are selling out, home exercise classes have never been more popular and industrial robot designers are pivoting to making sanitation bots. The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered a seismic wave of health awareness and anxiety, which is energizing a new category of virus-fighting tech.
- [Coronavirus is Forcing Retailers to Suspend Returns and Change Policies. Here's What you Need to Know](https://www.aarete.com/insights/coronavirus-is-forcing-retailers-to-suspend-returns-and-change-policies-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - As many elements of the shopping experience have been turned on their sides amid concerns over the spread of coronavirus, major retailers are adjusting and extending return periods to give shoppers a break until they can reopen.
- [Leading Your Business Through the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.aarete.com/insights/leading-your-business-through-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - During the COVID-19 outbreak, nothing is more important than the health and safety of people across the world. After all, individuals across organizations, families and countries are the ones suffering from the uncertainties and disruption of the pandemic.
- [Tableau How-to: Preserving Original Ranking for Filtered Selections in a List](https://www.aarete.com/insights/tableau-how-to-preserving-original-ranking-for-filtered-selections-in-a-list/) - Have you been evaluating Looker for your organization? Read more to learn about this new analytical platform’s features and how it compares to a more established business intelligence tool. In Tableau, ranks of dimension elements work properly when all the elements are selected. Once you change the view to filter on one or few selected
- [Enhanced Technical Capabilities of MicroStrategy](https://www.aarete.com/insights/enhanced-technical-capabilities-of-microstrategy-2019/) - MicroStrategy recently launched MicroStrategy 2019, its reinvented enterprise analytics platform with a host of new features and an “open” approach to playing with the increasingly crowded analytics space. In this article, we’ve put together a list of technical enhancements that increase platform performance, enhance user experience, and provide a better environment to develop and customize MicroStrategy. If
- [Enhancing Marketing & Merchandising With Intent Data](https://www.aarete.com/insights/embrace-behavior-rich-intent-data-to-enhance-marketing-merchandising-and-pricing/) - While the use of intent data has become an established tool within B2B circles, retailers are slowly realizing they can leverage it to create targeted, highly relevant customer experiences throughout the shopper journey.
- [Downturn And Infection Fears Roil Apparel Recommerce Market](https://www.aarete.com/insights/downturn-and-infection-fears-roil-apparel-recommerce-market/) - Retailers of resale and rental apparel and accessories are feeling the economic effects of COVID-19 just as other retailers in these verticals, but there’s an additional shadow hanging over the secondhand market: The concern that wearables previously worn or stored in the home of an infected person could spread the deadly coronavirus.
- [Updated Retail Outlook: 10 New Predictions for 2020](https://www.aarete.com/insights/updated-retail-outlook-10-new-predictions-for-2020/) - When 2019 ended, we asked retail industry experts for their 2020 predictions. At the time, they cited innovations like retailer media networks, voice shopping and data portability.
- [E-Book: Traditional Enterprise to Microsoft Power BI Migration](https://www.aarete.com/insights/e-book-traditional-enterprise-to-microsoft-power-bi-migration/) - Download E-Book For various companies, BI services are fundamental to their success and ability to manage operations. Rolling out improvements to these critical systems can appear challenging and risky, even after considering the value on the return. However, the BI market is transforming. Traditional enterprise tools like MicroStrategy, Oracle, IBM and SAP Business Objects produce
- [Why Contactless Fulfillment Popularity Could Last Well Beyond COVID-19](https://www.aarete.com/insights/why-contactless-fulfillment-popularity-could-last-well-beyond-covid-19/) - To prevent the spread of COVID-19, consumers and retailers are changing the way they interact both inside and outside brick-and-mortar stores, as many retailers modify curbside pickup to be “contactless” or “contact-free.” Similar “no-hands” models are being used for some home deliveries as a means to address shopper concerns.
- [A Use Case for In-Memory ETL: Leveraging Apache Spark and DataFrames to Handle Complex Business Rules](https://www.aarete.com/insights/a-use-case-for-in-memory-etl-leveraging-apache-spark-and-dataframes-to-handle-complex-business-rules/) - Moving your reporting infrastructure to the cloud has many advantages... but how do you get it there? Read our blog to see how we used a tech stack comprised of Apache Spark, Snowflake, and Looker to achieve a 5x improvement in processing performance. Recently we were tasked with migrating a client’s reporting infrastructure (Oracle and IBM DataStage) from on-prem
- [AArete Launches Mobile App To Address Workplace COVID-19 Infection Risk](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-launches-mobile-app-to-address-workplace-covid-19-infection-risk/) - AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, announced that it has developed a mobile web-app powered solution, "Digital PassTM," for organizations to manage a return to work, workplace infection risks and capacity restrictions.
- [As COVID-19 Shifts Consumer Demand, Inventory Management Must Go Granular](https://www.aarete.com/insights/as-covid-19-shifts-consumer-demand-inventory-management-must-go-granular/) - Although many parts of the country are emerging from COVID-19 shutdowns, government and health officials anticipate that localized outbreaks could continue to impact retail operations in specific geographic locations going forward.
- [The Hospital of the Future: Balancing Risk, Revenue in Post-Pandemic World](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-hospital-of-the-future-balancing-risk-revenue-in-post-pandemic-world/) - Healthcare providers have increasingly entered into value-based contracts with payers in recent years because they offer the opportunity to increase revenue-the primary driver of change for any business. Since these contracts are centered on quality and performance metrics rather than traditional fee-for-service care, they represent a substantial shift in the provider payment model that requires providers to significantly change their organizations’ behavior and culture.
- [AArete Stands in Solidarity with our Black Employees and Communities](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-stands-in-solidarity-with-our-black-employees-and-communities/) - AArete Stands in Solidarity with our Black Employees and Communities. We stand against racism and support efforts seeking accountability for racial injustices that have plagued the country for far too long.
- [Reopening in the Home Category](https://www.aarete.com/insights/reopening-in-the-home-category/) - From single-use slipcovers over furniture to appointments for shopping, retailers in the space must navigate how to resume operations.
- [A Look at AWS Glue - Simplify Your ETL & Data Transfers on the Cloud](https://www.aarete.com/insights/a-look-at-aws-glue-simplify-your-etl-data-transfers-on-the-cloud/) - Learn how AWS Glue can help you automate time-consuming data preparation processes and run your ETL jobs on a fully managed scalable Apache Spark environment. As organizations move to the cloud, so does their transactional data. Firms with a hybrid of on-prem and cloud based databases, lakes, and warehouses have had to get creative in
- [Eliminating Exposure to Penalties and Interest](https://www.aarete.com/insights/eliminating-exposure-to-penalties-and-interest/) - Eliminating exposure to penalties and interest is essential for cost savings.
- [Provider Data Management Needs an Update](https://www.aarete.com/insights/provider-data-management-needs-an-update/) - As payers and providers work together to face the financial storm created by the coronavirus pandemic, they are operating in an environment with little room for increases in provider rates or health insurance premiums.
- [Comparing Supervised vs. Unsupervised Learning](https://www.aarete.com/insights/comparing-supervised-vs-unsupervised-learning/) - Supervised learning tends to get the most publicity in discussions of artificial intelligence techniques since it's often the last step used to create the AI models for things like image recognition, better predictions, product recommendation and lead scoring.
- [DTC Brands Struggled with Profitability Prior to COVID-19. Now What?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/dtc-brands-struggled-with-profitability-prior-to-covid-19-now-what/) - While the pandemic provided some relief to high customer acquisition costs in the near term, it doesn't necessarily equal long-term profit.
- [Employee Spotlight - Luke Henderson](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-luke-henderson/) - I was looking for an opportunity with a company whose culture valued its people and building meaningful client relationships. AArete contacted me at the right time and I am so happy to have found a company whose team members feel more like family than simply co-workers.
- [Digital Tools Will Play a Critical Role as Stores Start Reopening](https://www.aarete.com/insights/digital-tools-will-play-a-critical-role-as-stores-start-reopening/) - As the economy restarts and businesses prepare to bring workers back, there are many questions around how to safely reopen workplaces, whether retailers, offices or warehouses. Different states, and even regions within some states, are developing guidelines and goal-oriented phased time lines.
- [Improving Operational Efficiency With Automation](https://www.aarete.com/insights/putting-automation-technology-to-work-to-improve-operational-efficiency/) - While many companies have responded well to the COVID-19 pandemic, the crisis has revealed or amplified weaknesses across the business world.
- [An Opportunity for Provider Status](https://www.aarete.com/insights/an-opportunity-for-provider-status/) - The past several decades has been the passage of “provider status” laws for pharmacists in many states. While the specifics vary from state to state, the general intent behind this legislation is to give patients increased access to some of the oft-underutilized services that pharmacists can provide.
- [Amazon Launches Invite-Only Luxury Offering in Another Blow to Department Stores](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazon-launches-invite-only-luxury-offering-in-another-blow-to-department-stores/) - As if department stores didn’t have enough to contend with, there’s now another well-positioned peddler of high-end fashion on the scene and it’s a name everyone will recognize.
- [Telehealth Raises Questions About Cybersecurity](https://www.aarete.com/insights/surge-in-telehealth-usage-raises-new-cyber-risk-fraud-concerns-experts/) - As telehealth usage has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, cyberattacks, fraud and abuse have emerged as threats to its future growth.
- [AArete Acquires Boutique IT Consulting Firm, Dsquaredi](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-acquires-boutique-it-consulting-firm-dsquaredi/) - AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm driving client value through strategic profitability improvement, is pleased to announce that it has acquired UK-based boutique technology consultancy Dsquaredi Pvt. Ltd. The purchase strengthens AArete's ability to deliver technology innovation to clients around the world.
- [7 Considerations for Health System CFOs](https://www.aarete.com/insights/7-actions-every-health-system-cfo-needs-to-consider/) - Health systems are struggling as a result of the reduced activity of elective procedures, the loss of health coverage for many employees, and the resultant drop in billings.
- [Employee Spotlight - Adam Schulz](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-adam-schulz/) - I was always fascinated by the military so I pursued my Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Engineering at West Point. I fell in love with both West Point and the Army while I was there. After school I was stationed in Germany and given the responsibility to manage a Tank Platoon.
- [4 Tactics to Address Uptick in CARES-Related Billing and Other Claims Denials](https://www.aarete.com/insights/4-tactics-to-address-uptick-in-cares-related-billing-and-other-claims-denials/) - With the uptick in claims denials, which have increased sharply due to CARES-related provisions, the onus is on providers to directly address a problem that’s only going to get worse as we continue to work our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommended is a 4-pronged approach for providers to address this.
- [Welcoming New Vice President and Managing Director](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-strengthens-leadership-welcoming-new-vice-president-and-managing-director/) - AArete, a global data and technology-centered consulting firm, which recently earned Crain's Chicago Business 2020 Best Places to Work award, has officially welcomed Leslie Lotano-Saba as Vice President, Pharmacy Solutions and Paul Vosters, as Managing Director.
- [The Implications of Shipping Direct to Consumer](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-implications-of-shipping-direct-to-consumer/) - The coronavirus pandemic gave direct-to-consumer brands a boost at a time when many in retail were hit hard. As consumers were advised to limit the number of trips to physical stores, many sought out online retailers more than ever before.
- [Challenge to Traditional Chain Drug Retailers is Evident](https://www.aarete.com/insights/challenge-to-traditional-chain-drug-retailers-is-evident/) - While all of the big tech companies have launched digital health initiatives and start-ups continue to pop up and be acquired, it is fair to say that Amazon has made the most noise in this area through its wide range of forays into the health care market.
- [Will COVID vaccine shipments delay your Christmas gifts?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/will-covid-vaccine-shipments-delay-your-christmas-gifts-prepare-for-shipageddon-2020-by-sending-packages-asap/) - Rushing to ship your holiday gifts to far-flung loved ones to beat Shipageddon 2020? No pressure, but the shipments of coronavirus vaccines may make deliveries even slower than you thought.
- [Amazon's New Pharmacy may Steal Market Share from CVS, Walgreens Amid Pandemic](https://www.aarete.com/insights/amazons-new-pharmacy-may-steal-market-share-from-cvs-walgreens-amid-pandemic/) - Amazon.com Inc.'s move to launch an online pharmacy during the pandemic could help it squeeze market share away from competitors, including CVS Health Corp. as the e-commerce giant accelerates efforts to delve further into the healthcare arena, health and company experts say.
- [With Holiday Sales Up, Now Retailers Must Strategize for 2021](https://www.aarete.com/insights/with-holiday-sales-up-now-retailers-must-strategize-for-2021/) - Initial reports from the 2020 holiday season were recently released, and retail sales experienced growth during a year fraught with challenges. Retail sales charted from Oct. 11 to Dec. 24 grew 3 percent, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which researches consumer spending on the Mastercard payments network.
- [E-Book: Profit From Disruption](https://www.aarete.com/insights/e-book-profit-from-disruption/) - Leverage disruptive innovation to accelerate your bottom line. Download our E-book to learn how.
- [How DTC Brands will Approach Physical Retail in 2021](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-dtc-brands-will-approach-physical-retail-in-2021/) - As cities empty and landlords look to ink deals, digitally native brands might have a chance to accelerate their brick-and-mortar strategies.
- [2021 Retail Outlook Guide](https://www.aarete.com/insights/2021-retail-outlook-guide/) - 17 Industry Experts Forecast Top Trends, Tech and Strategies as Retail Resets.
- [How to Analyze the Effectiveness of Your Content](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-to-analyze-the-effectiveness-of-your-digital-content/) - Building a machine learning-based automated content tagging service with web frameworks.
- [AArete Enters 2021 With Ambitious, Strong and Expanded Leadership](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-enters-2021-with-ambitious-strong-and-expanded-leadership/) - AArete, a global management consulting firm, is pleased to announce several promotions despite the unique challenges of 2020.
- [Next-Gen Luxury & Rise of Gen Z's Influence](https://www.aarete.com/insights/next-gen-luxury-ar-technology-appointment-based-shopping-and-the-rise-of-gen-zs-influence/) - Challenges facing the luxury industry are many, from continued travel restrictions impacting the shopping tourism market across the globe to shifts in consumer buying patterns and expectations.
- [The Missing Link in B2B Commerce: Data-Driven Personalization](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-missing-link-in-b2b-commerce-data-driven-personalization/) - Somewhat lost in the avalanche of coverage around the COVID-fueled surge in business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce has been the equally impressive growth of business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce.
- [Accelerating IT Synergy Savings Following Health System Mergers and Acquisitions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/accelerating-it-synergy-savings-following-health-system-mergers-and-acquisitions/) - Company leaders need to prioritize savings and not let contracts simply default to existing vendors.
- [Mitigating Supply Chain Threats From the Ground Up](https://www.aarete.com/insights/mitigating-supply-chain-threats-from-the-ground-up/) - Regardless of the threat, here's how companies can forecast, prepare--and eventually overcome—supply chain disruptions of all sizes and forms.
- [Maritime Logistics: Water Ya Gonna Do?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/maritime-logistics-water-ya-gonna-do/) - 2020 created some choppy conditions for the maritime industry. But increasing volumes and new strategies and technologies point to a ship-shape future.
- [How Will Telehealth Change After the Pandemic?](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-much-will-telehealth-go-back-to-the-future-following-the-pandemic/) - Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth was more of a stretch goal than a reality for most providers despite the seeming prevalence of video conferencing.
- [2021 Supply Chain Outlook: Uncertainty Remains, Continued Disruption Expected](https://www.aarete.com/insights/2021-supply-chain-outlook-uncertainty-remains-continued-disruption-expected/) - Looking forward to 2021 and beyond, significant uncertainty and challenges remain and more disruption is expected.
- [2021 Healthcare Supply Chain Outlook: Uncertainty Remains, Continued Disruption Expected](https://www.aarete.com/insights/2021-supply-chain-outlook-uncertainty-remains-continued-disruption-expected-2/) - What happens when a backlog of COVID-related claims meets a mountain of faulty, false or missing data? Payers don’t pay on time — or at all.
- [AArete Named One Of "America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2021" By Forbes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-named-one-of-americas-best-management-consulting-firms-2021-by-forbes/) - AArete, a global consulting firm specializing in data-informed performance improvement, is pleased to announce it has been named to Forbes list of "America's Best Management Consulting Firms" for 2021.
- [How This ‘Shark Tank’ Startup Is Catering to the New World of Work](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-this-shark-tank-startup-is-catering-to-the-new-world-of-work/) - Businesses like Cubicall are betting that flexible, pandemic-informed spaces will shape the office of the future.
- [Fraud, Waste and Abuse in Healthcare Claims: A Bad Situation Worsened by the Pandemic](https://www.aarete.com/insights/fraud-waste-and-abuse-in-healthcare-claims-a-bad-situation-worsened-by-the-pandemic/) - Here's what benefits managers should know about detection and prevention.
- [Establishing Vendor Management Office Delivers Financial and Operational Advantage](https://www.aarete.com/insights/establishing-vendor-management-office-delivers-financial-and-operational-advantage/) - Establishing a vendor management office is a critical step to obtaining efficiencies in the supply chain.
- [What 6 Charts Say About the Pandemic's Impact on Retail](https://www.aarete.com/insights/what-6-charts-say-about-the-pandemics-impact-on-retail/) - From store closures to foot traffic, here are various ways that the global health crisis impacted retail, and what it could mean for the future.
- [Burger King Will Never Beat McDonald's: Here's Why](https://www.aarete.com/insights/reasons-why-burger-king-will-never-beat-mcdonalds/) - There's no shortage of fast food options out there for burger fans to choose from. Two of the biggest names in the industry have been around for decades and spent much of that time trying to overthrow the other.
- [Employee Spotlight - Tammy Glenn](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-tammy-glenn/) - I have been with AArete for a little over 6 ½ years. I was referred by my good friend who was already working here. He let me know that the CEO was looking for an experienced Executive Assistant. Shortly after I expressed interest, I was contacted by HR to discuss the opportunity.
- [Employee Spotlight - Leslie Mackowiak](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-leslie-mackowiak/) - I applied to AArete via an online job board 2 ½ years ago. I was contacted by a recruiter for an initial call to discuss the role, which led to an in-office interview where I was able to meet with the other Executive Assistants on the team.
- [Medicaid Conversations: Pharmacy Carve-outs and 340B](https://www.aarete.com/insights/medicaid-conversations-pharmacy-carve-outs-and-340b/) - Healthcare industry shifts have provided opportunities for changes in the way we operate for optimal savings.
- [Employee Spotlight - Katrina Atkins](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-katrina-atkins/) - My EA experience began in high school working in the Assistant Principal’s office. From there, I worked in a few other offices as a Receptionist and then a Secretary.
- [The Current State of Hospital Temporary Labor](https://www.aarete.com/insights/the-current-state-of-hospital-temporary-labor/) - Hospital temporary labor, which includes licensed and unlicensed staff, tends to stick around a lot longer than any executive anticipates. Prior to 2020, hospital temporary labor was largely managed by short-term reactions to temporary spikes or reductions in patient and medical staff volumes.
- [How Mass Vaccination Will Succeed](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-mass-vaccination-will-succeed/) - At present writing, all everyone is talking about is whether they’ve gotten their shot or when they’re getting their shot, and where they got it, what kind of shot they’re getting or what kind they would prefer.
- [AArete Stands in Solidarity with our AAPI Employees and Communities](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-stands-in-solidarity-with-our-aapi-employees-and-communities/) - AArete Stands in Solidarity with our AAPI Employees and Communities
- [Renovating Your Kitchen This Summer? Proceed With Caution.](https://www.aarete.com/insights/renovating-your-kitchen-this-summer-proceed-with-caution/) - The salesman for the cabinets I was about to order stood in my kitchen a few weeks ago, looking worried.
- [Employee Spotlight - Uttam Rajan](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-uttam-rajan/) - For the first 6 years of my childhood, I grew up in small town outside of Hyderabad, India called Venkatapuram. I was blessed to grow up in a wealthy and large household that included 3 generations of Rajans.
- [Advance Fraud, Waste & Abuse Detection and Reduce Improper Payments](https://www.aarete.com/insights/advance-fraud-waste-abuse-detection-and-reduce-improper-payments/) - Implementing a machine learning strategy as part of your payment integrity improvements programs can deliver significant savings.
- [Mobile Commerce Is The Under-The-Radar Story In Consumers’ Flight To Digital Shopping](https://www.aarete.com/insights/mobile-commerce-is-the-under-the-radar-story-in-consumers-flight-to-digital-shopping/) - Today the ultimate “extension of man” is the mobile device. If mobile is the medium, then mobile apps are the message for brands and retailers. But there is still a lot of work to do to put the full power of mobile shopping into the hands of consumers.
- [Why Quip is Launching a Teeth Aligning Service](https://www.aarete.com/insights/why-quip-is-launching-a-teeth-aligning-service/) - In the past year, the DTC brand launched subscription dental floss and mouthwash, among other CPG products.
- [AArete Reduced 35% of ERP & Other Key Tech Vendors Spend, Realizing $24M in Savings](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-reduced-erp-tech-vendor-spend/) - A mid-sized healthcare provider was seeking flexible and efficient SPI solutions that would consolidate functions under one seamless cloud-based ERP
- [Employee Spotlight - Risha Javines](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-spotlight-risha-javines/) - Being a first-generation Filipino American in my family, a lesson that both my parents taught me from a young age was to be resilient, even in the face of hardship.
- [E-Book: Retail Rerouted](https://www.aarete.com/insights/e-book-retail-rerouted/) - Leverage digital transformation to accelerate your bottom line. Download our E-book to learn how.
- [More than 1,300 Department Stores Closed Last Year — Here’s How Malls are Scrambling to Survive](https://www.aarete.com/insights/more-than-1300-department-stores-closed-last-year-heres-how-malls-are-scrambling-to-survive/) - More than 8,000 major retail stores nationwide closed in 2020, according to Coresight Research. Of them, 1,347 were department stores.
- [Right-Sizing the OR Block Schedule: A Powerful Avenue to Growth and Efficiency](https://www.aarete.com/insights/right-sizing-the-or-block-schedule-a-powerful-avenue-to-growth-and-efficiency/) - A significant reduction in surgeries is among the many byproducts of the COVID-19 pandemic that have impacted the US healthcare system.
- [Growing Adoption of Observability Powers Business Transformation](https://www.aarete.com/insights/growing-adoption-of-observability-powers-business-transformation/) - Enterprises have been monitoring application performance for almost as long as we’ve had applications.
- [Why Retailers Need to Personalize the Customer Experience](https://www.aarete.com/insights/why-retailers-need-to-personalize-the-customer-experience/) - The term ‘retail experience’ is often centered in the physical realm—namely as the combination of in-store phenomena and shopping ‘Easter eggs’ that make the experience exciting.
- [Harnessing Data to Make the Right Retail Experience Happen](https://www.aarete.com/insights/harnessing-data-to-make-the-right-retail-experience-happen/) - Here’s a scenario you may find familiar: You try to return a pair of pants you bought online via a store’s mobile app, which gives you a number to call; the representative on the other end of the line can’t find your order number and you don’t know it either; it’s a time-consuming and frustrating experience.
- [As Blockchain Hype Fades, Developers Give Ethereum a Serious Look](https://www.aarete.com/insights/as-blockchain-hype-fades-developers-give-ethereum-a-serious-look/) - A couple of years ago, proponents touted the blockchain, the underlying technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as a solution to nearly every business problem.
- [Micro-Fulfilment Delivers the Goods for Retailers](https://www.aarete.com/insights/micro-fulfilment-delivers-the-goods-for-retailers/) - As online shoppers come to expect the promise of next-day delivery, if not same-day delivery, retailers are turning to robotic micro-fulfilment to tackle the last-mile challenges in their supply chains.
- [Pressure Grows for Federal Data Breach Legislation](https://www.aarete.com/insights/pressure-grows-for-federal-data-breach-legislation/) - Even as cybersecurity grows in importance as a national priority, individual states continue to push ahead with their own data breach legislation, making for an increasingly complicated compliance landscape for cybersecurity managers.
- [E-Book: The Bottom Line](https://www.aarete.com/insights/e-book-the-bottom-line/) - A guide to improving payment accuracy and reducing the cost and administrative burden of claims processing.
- [Post-Pandemic Procurement: 4 Things Your Organization Should Consider](https://www.aarete.com/insights/post-pandemic-procurement-4-things-your-organization-should-consider/) - As organizations prepare for post-pandemic life, many are still strategizing for what normal will look like and procurement is no exception. COVID-19 has caused fractures across supply markets, labor markets, and the global supply chain.
- [Post-Pandemic Independent Contractors/Temp Labor: Things Your Organization Should Consider](https://www.aarete.com/insights/post-pandemic-independent-contractors-temp-labor-things-your-organization-should-consider/) - AArete has researched strategies for organizations preparing for post-pandemic life, and strategizing for what normal will look like.
- [6% Annual Costs Saved on Drug Spend](https://www.aarete.com/insights/230m-medical-benefit-drug-spend-reviewed-6-annual-cost-savings-identified/) - A mid-sized healthcare provider was seeking flexible and efficient solutions that would consolidate functions under one seamless cloud-based ERP, ideally through optimizing their existing Microsoft Enterprise agreement.
- [Procurement in an Inflationary World](https://www.aarete.com/insights/procurement-in-an-inflationary-world/) - Each organization may be impacted by inflation due to inventory shortage, raw material prices or wage increases, but a procurement department that tracks these trends can turn them into a competitive advantage. This blog promotes several key strategies that procurement departments can deploy to drive cost savings during a period of inflation.
- [AArete Managing Director Maulik Bhagat Named in The Consulting Report’s Top 50 Healthcare Consultants of 2021](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-managing-director-maulik-bhagat-named-in-the-consulting-reports-top-50-healthcare-consultants-of-2021/) - AArete is proud to announce that Managing Director Maulik Bhagat has been named one of the Top 50 Healthcare Consultants of 2021 by the Consulting Report.
- [Manage Your Packaging Costs: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle](https://www.aarete.com/insights/manage-your-packaging-costs/) - Learn from AArete's Managing Directors on how to manage your packaging costs with tangible, real-world examples and applications.
- [AArete Welcomes Two New Vice Presidents](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-welcomes-two-new-vice-presidents/) - CHICAGO, January 20, 2022 — AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, has officially welcomed Dana Dolan as Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Priya Iragavarapu as Vice President, Center of Data Excellence (CODE). “Dana and Priya bring with them invaluable experience in their respective fields. I am excited to bring them both on as leaders at AArete,” said
- [AArete Announces Four New Managing Directors, All Internal Promotions](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-announces-four-new-managing-directors-all-internal-promotions/) - CHICAGO, January 25, 2022 – AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of four team members to managing director: congratulations to Andrew Hyosaka, Ravi Kumrah, Erica Nelson, and Scott Rees. These promotions reflect the hard work and dedication these four team members have shown to both clients and their
- [AArete Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification™](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-great-places-to-work/) - AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row.
- [How to Solve Procurement and Spend Analysis Gaps](https://www.aarete.com/insights/how-to-solve-procurement-and-spend-analysis-gaps/) - This is an AArete Profitability Improvement Insight As you embark on your 2022 planning, it is important to consider procurement in the forefront. Routinely, organizations have invested in deploying new ERP systems and analytics tools, but procurement is routinely stuck making decisions using limited data, with lack of visibility into line-item details or limited knowledge
- [Personalized, Data-Driven Approach Improves Member Experience and Health Outcomes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/personalized-data-driven-approach-improves-member-experience-and-health-outcomes/) - AArete built a centralized, comprehensive, advanced analytics digital platform, enhancing member experience & engagement while increasing operational efficiency
- [Restaurant Chain’s Data Quality Reviewed; System Downtime Reduced by 70%](https://www.aarete.com/insights/restaurant-chains-data-quality-reviewed-system-downtime-reduced-by-70/) - We designed a scalable data analytics system; going from VBA code to Microsoft SSIS implementation to enable complex reporting for a growing restaurant chain.
- [Employee Engagement Survey Application Created for Technology Company](https://www.aarete.com/insights/employee-engagement-survey-application-created-for-technology-company/) - AArete produced a custom analytics platform to empower HR teams with prescribed next steps to improve measurement of employee satisfaction.
- [Predictive Modeling Used to Recognize Vulnerable Populations; $2-3M YOY Savings Identified](https://www.aarete.com/insights/predictive-modeling-used-to-recognize-vulnerable-populations-2-3m-yoy-savings-identified/) - AArete employed predictive modeling to identify vulnerable populations and optimize Behavioral Health Care Management, leading to $2-3M in savings.
- [AArete awarded 2022 ESOP Company of the Year](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-2022-esop-company-of-the-year/) - CHICAGO, March 14, 2021 – AArete is honored to be awarded the 2022 ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Company of the Year by the Illinois Chapter of The ESOP Association. This award is given annually to an ESOP company in Illinois that shows a strong commitment to employee ownership through its involvement with The ESOP
- [Telecom uses Data Intelligence to Address Incident Resolution Bottleneck](https://www.aarete.com/insights/rithmiqai-case-study-itsm-mining-savings/) - By pinpointing the bottlenecks, rithmiqAI allowed a telecom company to save invaluable time for their clients and money for their organization.
- [Call Center Optimizes Customer Service Through Access to Service Capacity Insight](https://www.aarete.com/insights/call-center-optimizes-customer-service-through-access-to-service-capacity-insight/) - rithmiqAI connected real-time transactional data and identified $3M in annual savings, 50% reduction in call time, and 20% increase in customer satisfaction.
- [Claims Processor Increases Efficiency Through Targeted Retraining](https://www.aarete.com/insights/claims-processor-increases-efficiency-through-targeted-retraining/) - In an operation of 50 back-office claims staff, rithmiqAI identified 10 FTEs that could increase their claims processing throughput with targeted up-skilling.
- [Forbes Names AArete as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms for Second Consecutive Year](https://www.aarete.com/insights/forbes-names-aarete-as-one-of-americas-best-management-consulting-firms-for-second-consecutive-year/) - This is the second consecutive year that AArete was named to this prestigious Forbes list as a leader in consulting services.
- [Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Data Load Re-Engineering](https://www.aarete.com/insights/pharmacy-benefit-manager-pbm-data-load-re-engineering/) - Arete integrated incoming PBM data into the client’s existing workflows while minimizing disruption to business processes and service to members.
- [Passwordless Adoption](https://www.aarete.com/insights/passwordless-adoption/) - AArete designed a secure, passwordless verification process to increase customer confidence in client’s fraud detection capabilities and transaction processing.
- [Micro-Service Architecture Created to Push Credit Offers in Real-Time](https://www.aarete.com/insights/micro-service-architecture-created-to-push-credit-offers-in-real-time/) - A financial company focused on lending, wealth management and insurance, wanted to push a pre-approved instant credit offer to users of their digital wallet.
- [AArete Awarded Competitively Solicited Contract with E&I Cooperative Services](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-awarded-competitively-solicited-contract-with-ei-cooperative-services/) - AArete is proud to announce its contract with E&I Cooperative Services, serving and assisting their educational member network on the needs of education.
- [AArete Partners with University to Eliminate Single Use Plastics While Improving Revenue](https://www.aarete.com/insights/250m-annual-spend-to-eliminate-single-use-plastics-analyzed-resulting-in-60m-annual-reoccurring-cost-savings/) - Vendor Contracts, with $250M Annual Spend to Eliminate Single-use Plastics, Analyzed and Resulted in $60M Annual Reoccurring Cost Savings
- [Financial Institution Realizes 8% Cost Savings Across Select Vendor Spend](https://www.aarete.com/insights/financial-institution-realizes-vendor-cost-savings/) - AArete provided strategic sourcing expertise to renegotiate vendor contracts for lower costs and improved service/maintenance guarantees
- [Post-M&A Integration Activities Unlock Financial and Operational Value](https://www.aarete.com/insights/post-ma-integration-unlock-financial-value/) - AArete helps financial institution’s procurement M&A integration, optimizing spend and contract agreements across to manage for risk and achieve savings.
- ["Best-in-Class" Specialty Care Organization](https://www.aarete.com/insights/best-in-class-specialty-care-organization/) - The healthcare industry relies on efficiency, which directly results in quality care, fiscal responsibility, and overall process improvement.
- [Battling Inflation: Strategies for Cost Containment](https://www.aarete.com/insights/battling-inflation-strategies-for-cost-containment/) - This is an AArete Profitability Improvement Insight Procurement professionals across the globe are being catapulted to the front lines of the battle for cost-containment, remaining competitive in their respective industries, and in some cases saving operations from going under, says AArete's Ken Ballard and Tyler Higgins. They share some of the factors at play, including strategies to
- [Optimized Prior Authorization Policies to Improve Provision of Durable Medical Equipment](https://www.aarete.com/insights/optimized-prior-authorization-policies-to-improve-provision-of-durable-medical-equipment/) - A state Medicaid’s Division of Developmental Disabilities engaged AArete to optimize prior authorization policies for the provision of AAC/SGD as DME
- [Clinical Review of Denied Eligibility Cases](https://www.aarete.com/insights/clinical-review-of-denied-eligibility-cases/) - The Division of Developmentally Disabled (DDD) state agency had fallen behind required responsiveness for clinical review of denied eligibility cases in appeal. DDD had experienced negative publicity and court filings due to lack of timely reviews and responses to members seeking DDD services.
- [AArete Welcomes Darren Ghanayem as Managing Director](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-welcomes-darren-ghanayem-as-managing-director/) - AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, has officially welcomed Darren Ghanayem as Managing Director.
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- [Utah Business Features Paul Schuhmacher in 2023 40 Under 40 Honorees](https://www.aarete.com/insights/utah-business-features-paul-schuhmacher-in-2023-40-under-40-honorees/) - Each year, Utah Business accepts nominations for an annual 40 Under 40 recognition program, qualifying the top 40 as executives under the age of 40 who have climbed the ladder quickly, demonstrated exceptional leadership, and innovated solutions with strong impact in an industry or market. Upon application review and panel interviews, AArete's own Paul Schuhmacher,
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- [AArete Earns Recognition in The Consulting Report's Esteemed Top 50 of 2023](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-earns-recognition-in-the-consulting-reports-esteemed-top-50-of-2023/) - AArete earns a noteworthy position in The Consulting Report's Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023, a reflection of our team's prowess and clients' support.
- [Maria Turner Recognized as University of Iowa’s Outstanding Accounting Alumni](https://www.aarete.com/insights/maria-turner-recognized-as-university-of-iowas-outstanding-accounting-alumni/) - Leading AArete’s healthcare payer Payment Intelligence® practice, Maria is an expert in claims configuration, overpayment analytics, and fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA), among other payment integrity issues.
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- [Duane Harrington, AArete EVP & Senior Managing Director, Honored by Consulting Magazine for Excellence in Leadership](https://www.aarete.com/insights/duane-harrington-honored-for-excellence-in-leadership/) - AArete is proud of Duane Harrington for being recognized for “Excellence in Leadership” by Consulting Magazine. Explore our blog to learn more and join us in celebration!
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- [AArete Solidifies Prestigious Spot in Top 50 Consulting Firms 2023](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-solidifies-prestigious-spot-in-2023s-top-50-consulting-firms/) - AArete earned a Top 20 spot in Consulting Report’s Top 50 Consulting Firms, in addition to Executive team members receiving distinguished leadership awards.
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- [How a Flagship State University Achieved $900K Savings and Reduced Overall Campus Energy Consumption Through Media Spend Optimizations](https://www.aarete.com/insights/revolutionizing-campus-media-how-a-state-university-saved-nearly-1m/) - Discover how AArete helped a flagship state university save $900K, and reduce energy consumption by 556,000 kWh through media spend optimizations.
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- [AArete's Response Center for Change Healthcare Cyber-Attack](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-change-healthcare-cyber-attack-response-center/) - AArete is here to support payers affected by the Change Healthcare cyber-attack or those looking to take preventative steps to protect against cyber threats
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- [Data-Informed Operational Efficiencies: Top 5 Applications of AArete’s SnoCast for Financial Services](https://www.aarete.com/insights/data-informed-operational-efficiencies-top-5-applications-of-aaretes-snocast-for-financial-services/) - Elevate financial services with AArete's SnoCast™ applications. Unlock operational efficiencies and enhance security for transformative results.
- [Fortifying Healthcare Against Cyber Threats: 4 Must-Implement Strategies](https://www.aarete.com/insights/fortifying-healthcare-against-cyber-threats-4-must-implement-strategies/) - Healthcare organizations must be both vigilant and proactive in enhancing their cybersecurity. Our latest byline offers 4 strategies that leaders can adopt.
- [Celebrating Sakshi Banker for Excellence in Strategy Consulting in Technology](https://www.aarete.com/insights/celebrating-sakshi-banker-for-excellence-in-strategy-consulting/) - AArete’s Sakshi Banker, Director of Analytics & Data Science, has been recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Rising Star of the Profession 2024
- [Beyond Cost: How a Vendor Portfolio Management Mindset Can Maximize Value](https://www.aarete.com/insights/beyond-cost-how-a-vendor-portfolio-management-mindset-can-maximize-value/) - Unlock greater value in your healthcare organization's vendor relationships with AArete's vendor portfolio management approach.
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- [Future-Proofing Higher Ed: How Universities Can Adapt Auxiliary Revenue Streams to Regulatory Changes](https://www.aarete.com/insights/future-proofing-higher-ed-how-universities-can-adapt-auxiliary-revenue-streams-to-regulatory-changes/) - Explore how universities can adapt to regulatory changes in auxiliary revenue streams, ensuring financial stability and student-centric practices.
- [Dominique Parris Receives Prestigious 2024 Consulting Leaders in Technology Award](https://www.aarete.com/insights/dominique-parris-receives-prestigious-2024-consulting-leaders-in-technology-award/) - Dominique Parris, AArete Director of Data Engineering, has been honored with the 2024 Consulting Leaders in Technology award, published by Consulting Magazine.
- [AArete launches SaaS Solution for GPRA SOR Compliance and Regulatory Reporting](https://www.aarete.com/insights/aarete-saas-solution-for-gpra-sor-compliance-and-regulatory-reporting/) - AArete's SaaS solution helps agencies overseeing SOR programs navigate the challenges in adhering to data collection and reporting requirements mandated by GPRA
- [Maulik Bhagat Receives "Top Consultants - Excellence in Leadership" Award](https://www.aarete.com/insights/maulik-bhagat-receives-top-healthcare-consultants-excellence-in-leadership-award/) - Maulik Bhagat, EVP of Services & Innovation, has been honored with the prestigious Top Healthcare Consultants - Excellence in Leadership award.

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- [Data Management Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/data-management-consulting/) - Our data management consulting services empower your teams to navigate complex data sets, ensuring your business thrives in the era of data analytics.
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- [Paul Schuhmacher](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/paul-schuhmacher/) - Prior to joining AArete, Paul Schuhmacher began his career at Huron Consulting Group where he worked on corporate disputes and fraud investigations.
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- [Claire Dillon](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/claire-dillon/) - Claire Dillon is a consulting strategy leader who helps organizations unlock performance through data-driven decision making and disciplined execution.
- [Snowflake Consulting Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-partners/snowflake-consulting-services/) - Accelerate data transformation with AArete’s Snowflake experts. Trusted by healthcare & regulated industries for Snowflake implementation, strategy & security.
- [Megan Albrecht](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/megan-albrecht/) - Megan is a strategic healthcare leader focused on helping payers drive measurable financial performance and operational excellence.
- [Skip Behm](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/skip-behm/) - Skip Behm is a Senior Advisor, bringing 30+ years of experience in financial and operations leadership roles. Skip most recently served as AArete’s CFO & COO.
- [Konrad Siczek](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/konrad-siczek/) - Konrad Siczek has 7+ years of experience delivering strategic cost reduction, profitability enhancement, & process improvement across healthcare organizations.
- [Jeff Schacht](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/jeff-schacht/) - Jeff Schacht brings 7 years of combined experience within the healthcare and retail industries as a leader of AArete's Health Payer practice.
- [Adam Schulz](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/adam-schulz/) - Adam Schulz has delivered results for 10 years in healthcare payer and provider settings through revenue enhancement, and strategic development.
- [Emily Dawes](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/emily-dawes/) - Emily Dawes is experienced in driving strategic initiatives for government-sponsored payers, positioning her clients for long-term success.
- [Evan Ling](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/evan-ling/) - Evan Ling is a consulting leader who has been advising clients for more than a decade in healthcare, finance, technology, transportation, and retail sectors.
- [Don Maag](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/don-maag/) - Don Maag is a Director at AArete, who has partnered with a broad range of healthcare clients - helping them navigate complex operational & financial challenges
- [Michael Cavanagh](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/michael-cavanagh/) - Michael Cavanagh offers experience partnering with healthcare organizations across markets nationwide with a focus on strategic profitability improvement.
- [Matt Semetulskis](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/matt-semetulskis/) - Matt Semetulskis has 5+ years of consulting experience, focused on analytics-driven solutions delivering measurable results across both the US and UK markets.
- [Press Releases](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/press-releases/) - Discover breaking news and exciting updates on AArete. Stay informed about our innovative products, corporate milestones, and industry insights.
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- [Diane Body](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/diane-body/) - Diane Body is a Managing Director that brings technical and strategic experience in the commercial software, provider, and healthcare insurance markets.
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- [Chris McGee](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/chris-mcgee/) - Chris McGee leads AArete’s Global Financial Services Consulting Practice. AArete partners with financial service firms to drive growth & boost competitiveness.
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- [John Smith](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/john-smith/) - John Smith brings 30+ years of talent management experience from the professional services, financial services, and healthcare industries.
- [Maria Turner](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/maria-turner/) - Before AArete, Maria Turner began her career at Arthur Andersen where she provided audit and consulting services to companies in a variety of industries.
- [Gary Dellostritto](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/gary-dellostritto/) - With over 22 years of corporate strategy experience, Gary Dellostritto drives and sustains AArete's strategy and vision amongst its continual, rapid growth.
- [Dominique Parris](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/dominique-parris/) - Dominique Parris lends years of extensive expertise in data migration, and programming. She leads Data Engineering within AArete’s Center of Data Excellence.
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- [Hazelcast & AArete](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-partners/hazelcast/) - AArete and Hazelcast have partnered to help organizations take full advantage of machine learning (ML) algorithms to enable intelligent, real-time decisions.
- [Open Positions](https://www.aarete.com/join-our-team/open-positions/) - Learn more about AArete's open job opportunities and apply today.
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- [Microsoft](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-partners/microsoft/) - As a Microsoft partner, AArete offers development & support services so you can focus on core competencies while we build out your information supply chain.
- [ERP Consulting Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/erp-consulting-services/) - Choose & implement the right enterprise resource planning software with AArete. Our ERP consulting services are tailored to fit your needs on time and on budget
- [Salesforce Consulting Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-partners/salesforce-consulting-services/) - Salesforce Consulting Services Request a Consultation Home › Our Solutions › Digital & Technology › Our Partners › Salesforce Consulting Services At AArete, we provide Salesforce consulting services that are tailored to your specific business requirements. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you leverage Salesforce as a strategic advantage in the digital age.
- [Operational Improvement Consulting Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/profitability-improvement/operational-improvement-services/) - AArete's operations improvement consulting spans across all business functions, fortifying your operating model for greater efficiency and success.
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- [Procurement Optimization](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/procurement-optimization/) - Discover how AArete helps businesses identify and implement effective procurement optimization strategies to operate as efficiently as possible.
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- [Jacqueline Jacobi](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/jacqueline-jacobi/) - Jacqueline Jacobi has over 15 years of experience in Long-Term Care Consulting, she has built a distinguished career, including founding her own LLC business.
- [Erica Wegielewski](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/erica-wegielewski/) - Erica Wegielewski collaborates with healthcare clients on strategic profitability improvement, competitive analysis, and utilization optimization.
- [Bobby Greaser](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/bobby-greaser/) - Director Bobby Greaser helps healthcare payers improve profitability and efficiency through data-driven strategies and deep industry expertise.
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- [Red Colson](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/red-colson/) - Red Colson drives strategic cost reduction and M&A value for Fortune 500s across healthcare, finance, and transportation industries.
- [Pam Price](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/pam-price/) - Pam Price, CPA and MBA, is a Medicare Advantage expert with 35+ years in risk adjustment, Stars, and payer strategy, driving compliance and measurable growth.
- [Gina Hedstrom](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/gina-hedstrom/) - Gina Hedstrom, Managing Director at AArete, is a healthcare leader with 20+ years in payment accuracy, automation, and payer-provider operational strategy.
- [Enterprise Data Management Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/data-analytics/enterprise-data-management-consulting-services/) - Discover enterprise data management consulting solutions powered by Snowflake® that optimize data quality, governance, & strategy for smarter business decisions
- [Parul Jogani](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/parul-jogani/) - Director Parul Jogani leads AArete’s data architecture with 18+ years in healthcare data, specializing in cloud data warehouses, modeling, and engineering.
- [Simon MacHale](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/simon-machale/) - Simon MacHale, Director, brings 20+ years of financial services expertise in investment and corporate banking, product strategy, and technology delivery.
- [Michael Simpson](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/michael-simpson/) - Director Michael Simpson helps health plans achieve cost savings and efficiency through expertise in payment integrity, network, and utilization management.
- [Caroline Holme](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/caroline-holme/) - Caroline Holme partners with healthcare payers and providers to drive innovation, reduce costs, and improve outcomes through strategic, data-driven solutions.
- [PBM eBook Landing Page](https://www.aarete.com/rethinking-your-pbm-strategy-ebook/) - This eBook is designed to help you cut through the complexity of pharmacy benefit management & take control of your drug spend without compromising member care.
- [Get in Touch - Request Form Fill](https://www.aarete.com/get-in-touch/request-form/) - AArete is prepared to help with your company's unique challenges. We will connect you with one of our experts to strategize sustainable solutions that work for you.
- [Sam Mahdavian](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/sam-mahdavian/) - Sam Mahdavian, Director at AArete, leads AI innovation across industries, specializing in ML, scalable AI solutions, and client-focused digital transformation.
- [Matt Burelbach](https://www.aarete.com/matt-burelbach/) - Matt Burelbach leads tech and supply chain consulting for Fortune 500s, specializing in cost reduction, cloud, AI, and complex transformation projects.
- [Tyler Higgins](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/tyler-higgins/) - Tyler Higgins has robust experience leading multi-year sourcing initiatives within Higher Education, Retail, Consumer Products, Transportation, and Energy.
- [Bhrugu Pange](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/bhrugu-pange/) - Bhrugu Pange leads our Technology Services group advising clients on technology strategy with responsibility for the development of technology products.
- [Amanda Cast](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/amanda-cast/) - Amanda Cast is a Director with a strong foundation in healthcare management and an avid commitment to driving operational excellence.
- [Jacob Pavlyak](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/jacob-pavlyak/) - Discover Jacob Pavlyak’s expertise in healthcare payer consulting, specializing in vendor optimization, contract management, and strategic sourcing solutions.
- [Mike Salamon](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/mike-salamon/) - Mike is a director with over 7 years of experience partnering with both payer & provider organizations & has led initiatives across a range of healthcare areas.
- [Duane Harrington](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/duane-harrington/) - Duane Harrington brings more than 25 years of consulting experience helping organizations with various strategies and performance improvement.
- [Maulik Bhagat](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/maulik-bhagat/) - Maulik Bhagat is based in Chicago and leads AArete’s Innovation and Advisory services & is responsible for driving AArete’s international growth strategy.
- [Mary Mulder Deitte](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/mary-mulder-deitte/) - Mary Mulder Deitte is experienced in people operations, including resource management, talent acquisition, human resources, and workforce planning.
- [Ashley Sherwood](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/ashley-sherwood/) - Ashley Sherwood is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions as well as the monthly close and subsidiary consolidation, financial and regulatory compliance as well as risk management.
- [Justin Wilson](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/justin-wilson/) - Justin Wilson has over thirteen years of combined experience leading client engagements on strategic direction, program management, & non-labor cost reduction.
- [Marc Maurizi](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/marc-maurizi/) - Marc Maurizi has centered his career around management advisory specializing in profitability improvement, process optimization, and more.
- [AAchieve.ESG](https://www.aarete.com/aachieve-esg/) - AArete’s powerful AI-powered sustainability software AAchieve.ESG helps businesses measure & reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices.
- [Matthew Trimble](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/matthew-trimble/) - Matthew Trimble has 20+ years in sales and business development across service industries to AArete and offers expertise in sustaining existing relationships.
- [Who We Work With](https://www.aarete.com/who-we-work-with/) - AArete offers assistance across 8 industries with strategic profitability improvement, technology solutions, digital and data support, and advisory.
- [Sakshi Banker](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/sakshi-banker/) - Sakshi Banker brings over 8 years of experience in multiple domains such as Healthcare, Retail, & Advertising & is currently leading Data Science and Analytics.
- [Kevin Byrnes](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/kevin-byrnes/) - Kevin Byrnes specializes in data analytics mining, business process improvement, strategic sourcing solutions, & leading strategic profitability improvement.
- [John Carey](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/john-carey/) - John Carey is a highly experienced Managing Director responsible for leading AArete’s Technology Solutions group and advising clients on technology strategy.
- [SueEllen Carroll](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/sueellen-carroll/) - SueEllen Carroll brings 7+ years of experience in strategic profitability improvement with a refined focus on client revenue enhancement.
- [Elizabeth Levy](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/elizabeth-levy/) - Elizabeth Levy has over 7 years of experience within the Health Payer industry and specific expertise in Strategic Profitability Improvement.
- [Holly Laney](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/holly-laney/) - Holly Laney is a results-focused HR leader with a wealth of experience in human resources centered in the consulting and staffing industries.
- [Shane Kahn](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/shane-kahn/) - Shane Kahn has led initiatives involving strategic sourcing, vendor cost reduction & negotiations, analytics, revenue enhancement strategy, & digital engagement
- [Jim Latchford](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/jim-latchford/) - Prior to joining AArete, Jim Latchford spent 16 years as the Chief Operating Officer of White & Case L.L.P., a global law firm operating in 30 countries.
- [Mike Davison](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/mike-davison/) - Mike Davison brings 20+ years of financial expertise in optimizing strategic operating plans and has strengths in building decision support systems.
- [GPRA SOR Compliance and Regulatory Reporting](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/digital-implementation/gpra-sor-compliance-regulatory-reporting/) - Recognizing the GPRA SOR compliance challenges, AArete has developed a plug-and-play SaaS solution designed to streamline the data collection and reporting process for SOR programs.
- [Curt Le](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/curt-le/) - Curt Le brings more than two decades of practice in managed care pharmacy. Curt has a wealth of expertise in clinical pharmacy, health plan operations, and more
- [Yoram Percale](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/yoram-percale/) - Yoram Percale is a Director in AArete's Digital and Technology Solutions group. He enjoys helping clients initiate and deliver projects in uncharted domains.
- [Adeel Hussain](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/adeel-hussain/) - Home › About AArete › AArete Leadership › Adeel Hussain Adeel Hussain - Director, Program & Change Management Adeel Hussain is an experienced Program Manager with a record of creating and delivering complex change and delivery programs in highly regulated organizations. He excels at engaging stakeholders at all levels on every aspect of change delivery and
- [Maureen Maginot](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/maureen-maginot/) - Maureen Maginot offers 9+ years of experience within the healthcare sector (payer & provider) to enhance operations, drive cost reduction, and improve revenue.
- [Kenneth Ballard](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/kenneth-ballard/) - Kenneth Ballard has more than a decade of experience leading transformational supply chain consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies.
- [Nihar Kanodia](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/nihar-kanodia/) - Nihar Kanodia leads Learning & Development (L&D) at AArete. His background is anchored in healthcare with professional experiences in medical devices and more.
- [Patrick Glennon](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/patrick-glennon/) - Patrick Glennon brings 8 years of expertise in management consulting driving sustainable growth and success within payer organizations.
- [Ryan Bivona](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/ryan-bivona/) - Ryan Bivona joined AArete in 2021 and leads all B2B elements of AArete’s digital marketing channels, including strategy, implementation, refinement, and more.
- [Gaurav Joshi](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/gaurav-joshi/) - Gaurav Joshi has more than 14 years of experience in the areas of supply chain management, strategic profitability improvement, and digital transformation.
- [Cybersecurity Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/cybersecurity/) - AArete customizes identity and access management cybersecurity solutions to mitigate risk from data exposure and protect enterprises and consumers​
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- [Power BI MicroStrategy Connector](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/powerbi-microstrategy-connector/) - Browse MicroStrategy metadata in an intuitive interface within Power BI Desktop using the Power BI – MicroStrategy Connector.
- [Digitrail](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/digitrail/) - Digitrail utilizes Microsoft Azure technologies to deliver analytics with a modern interface, making it your ‘go-to’ platform for better fundraising.
- [Iconic](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/iconic/) - Iconic is an analytics solution built for the manufacturing industry integrating key performing indicators across all aspects of the business.
- [Tableau MicroStrategy Connector](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/tableau-microstrategy-connector/) - Use MicroStrategy as your governed data source and Tableau as your visualization layer with the Tableau-MicroStrategy connector.
- [TravelSights](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/travelsights/) - The TravelSights corporate travel management platform integrates key information for Operations, Compliance & Risk Management teams to run more effectively.
- [Adage](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/adage/) - Monitor ad inventory, understand correlation between revenue and activity, and create on-the-fly budget scenarios with the Adage analytical toolkit.
- [Adalytics](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/adalytics/) - Adalytics is a comprehensive campaign performance analysis platform designed for Media Agencies, and their Publisher & Media Quality partners.
- [Food and Beverage Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/food-and-beverage-analytics/) - FAB (Food & Beverage) analytics helps businesses be more profitable by providing actionable insights for sales, operations, procurement, and social media.
- [Amir Pakfetrat](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/amir-pakfetrat/) - Amir Pakfetrat brings nearly two decades of tech & consulting experience leading the implementation of enterprise business processes & case management solutions
- [Akram Hidmi](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/akram-hidmi/) - Akram Hidmi has extensive experience in the areas of supply chain management, strategic profitability improvement, and digital transformation.
- [Automated Code Testing](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/digital-implementation/automated-code-testing/) - AArete offers automated code testing to comprehensively test web and mobile applications as well as APIs. This cuts down on manual effort and keeps costs lower
- [Meena Taneja](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/meena-taneja/) - Meena Taneja is a results-driven Data Engineering & Analytics professional experienced in delivering solutions for complex business problems.
- [Giovanni Gomez](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/giovanni-gomez/) - Giovanni Gomez has extensive healthcare experience, focusing on large private and government-sponsored payers enhancing financial performance.
- [Jenifer Frawley](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/jenifer-frawley/) - Jenifer Frawley brings more than 15 years of experience selling across several spaces including Healthcare, Retail, and Federal, State, and Local Government.
- [Feng Yue](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/feng-yue/) - Feng Yue has nearly 30 years of experience in software development, architecture, and BI/Data Warehousing covering a variety of technologies.
- [Chicago Management Consulting Firm](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/chicago-management-consulting-firm/) - AArete is a technology & management consulting firm with headquarters in downtown Chicago. Connect with our experts for more info on what AArete can do for you.
- [John Marchisin](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/john-marchisin/) - John Marchisin has 30+ years of consulting and operations improvement experience. He continues to provide profit improvement services to a range of clients.
- [Managed Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/managed-services/) - Get the support you need with full-service monitoring and management of applications with development support, enhancements, upgrades, complete QA lifecycle services, and training
- [Cloud Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/cloud-solutions/) - AArete implements personalized, cloud migration plans to enable organizations to securely operate with greater speed and flexibility through cloud-native application development
- [Digital & Technology Strategy](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/digital-technology-strategy/) - AArete provides & implements data and technology strategies by helping clients identify objectives, core activities, evaluate platforms & deliver architectural guidance.
- [Vikas Shah](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/vikas-shah/) - Vikas Shah previously worked at Sinai Health System in Chicago starting as a manager and elevating to a system director of technology services.
- [Madhav Nadendla](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/madhav-nadendla/) - Madhav Nadendla has been with AArete since its foundation bringing over 20 years of experience in consulting across multiple industries.
- [Loran Miller](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/loran-miller/) - Loran Miller has 10 years of experience working with organizations to develop innovative strategies, increase operational efficiency & improve profitability.
- [Luke Henderson](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/luke-henderson/) - Luke Henderson has 15+ years of healthcare consulting experience with an extensive background in hospital performance improvement and operations management.
- [Nilesh Gandhi](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/nilesh-gandhi/) - Nilesh Gandhi brings over 20 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, software development, and quality assurance.
- [Paige Hagopian](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/paige-hagopian/) - Paige Hagopian has deep consulting experience across multiple areas with a focus on healthcare, strategic profitability improvement, and data analytics.
- [Mike Faraone](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/mike-faraone/) - Mike Faraone offers 6+ years of experience, primarily partnering with healthcare Payer organizations, with an additional year & a half prior experience.
- [Christine Gunderson](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/christine-gunderson/) - Christine Gunderson has a long history of partnering with organizations across the Healthcare and Legal industry & She is an expert in strategic profitability.
- [Ryan LeFevre](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/ryan-lefevre/) - Ryan LeFevre has led a variety of strategic profitability improvement and operational enhancement engagements at private and government-sponsored health plans.
- [Shelly Rescansky](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/shelly-rescansky/) - Shelly Rescansky has 10+ years of B2B & B2C marketing & business development experience across a range of industries including retail, healthcare, & insurance.
- [Tesi Belkairous](https://www.aarete.com/about-us/leadership/tesi-belkairous/) - Tesi Belkairous brings over nine years of experience within the Health Payer & Provider industries and Legal business solutions.
- [LegalSPRINT](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/legalsprint/) - LegalSPRINT from AArete helps gives you control of your legal spend in highly regulated industries by analyzing opportunities for cost efficiencies.
- [Member Experience Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/who-we-work-with/member-experience-solutions/) - AArete’s Member Experience Solutions power member-centric health plan digital transformation, aligning with interoperability requirements of the 21st Century Cures Act.
- [Outsourcing Advisory](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/outsourcing-advisory/) - AArete's outsourcing advisory solutions help build the roadmap by which you can analyze your options and see what the future may hold.
- [Supply Chain Optimization](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategy-change-management/supply-chain-optimization/) - AArete’s cross-industry experience & extensive data analytics capabilities enable our experts to structure your supply chain as optimally as possible.
- [Sourcing](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/strategic-sourcing/) - Strategic sourcing is undergoing a major shift from general cost reduction efforts to addressing complex and sophisticated challenges within an organization. Today, it requires new strategies, expert knowledge, market intelligence, enhanced skills and innovative tools. To help you achieve sustainable cost reductions, AArete works collaboratively with your leadership in identifying a targeted set of areas where a substantial impact can be executed. We identify opportunities to reduce spend, leveraging our comprehensive set of strategies and savings techniques.
- [Strategic Profitability Improvement](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/) - AArete uses decades of cross-industry expertise and data-driven market intelligence to help cut business costs and improve profitability.
- [Food and Beverage Analytics eBook](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-product-portfolio/fab-download-e-book/) - Download your free Food & Beverage analytics eBook. FAB is a restaurant analytics solution that provides actionable insights into sales, operations, and more.
- [Co-Sourcing](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/co-sourcing/) - AArete's co-sourcing solutions allow organizations to enhance their skill sets, while also supporting their existing infrastructure.
- [Non-Labor Cost Reduction](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/non-labor-cost-reduction/) - AArete's co-sourcing solutions allow organizations to enhance their skill sets, while also supporting their existing infrastructure.
- [Interim Management & PMO](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategy-change-management/interim-management-pmo-solutions/) - AArete provides experienced interim management solutions to work directly with your organization for as long as necessary, across a variety of industries.
- [Transformational Improvement](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategy-change-management/transformational-improvement-2/) - AArete's diverse team of specialists use proven methodologies and data analytics experience to develop transformational solutions tailored to your business.
- [Turnaround Support](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategy-change-management/turnaround-support/) - AArete's consultants assess your strategic needs and identify long-term solutions for the challenges facing your business.
- [Emerging Technologies & Implementation](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/emerging-technologies-implementation/) - AArete's understanding of emerging technologies to help businesses deploy scalable, sustainable solutions within complex systems
- [Oracle](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-technology/our-partners/oracle/) - AArete's team of certified Oracle BI professionals have successfully delivered highly scalable and fast Oracle BI applications in a variety of industries.
- [Quality & Compliance](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/quality-compliance/) - AArete’s experience and analytical expertise provides the necessary tools to help businesses identify, measure and improve quality and compliance.
- [Revenue Enhancement](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/strategic-profitability-improvement/revenue-enhancement-2/) - Through our analysis and industry-leading market intelligence, AArete will develop a roadmap to optimize your revenue streams for today’s marketplace
- [Blockchain Strategy & Implementation](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/blockchain-strategy-implementation/) - AArete’s understanding of blockchain strategy helps organizations capitalize on data to achieve clear, ROI-driven business cases.
- [Why We're Different](https://www.aarete.com/why-were-different/) - AArete’s mission is to increase client profitability while improving the capabilities of our clients’ people. We believe that any organization can succeed by enriching and empowering its people. Our own people empower our vision to be a premier global management consulting firm that Fortune 500 and leading organizations trust. Derived from the Greek word “arete,”
- [Managed Services](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/managed-services/) - From QA testing to reporting, AArete can help you manage all of the infrastructures, platforms, and apps that make your business run.
- [Identity & Access Management](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/identity-access-management/) - AArete’s understanding of blockchain strategy helps organizations capitalize on data to achieve clear, ROI-driven business cases.
- [Technology Strategy](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/technology-strategy/) - At AArete, we seamlessly combine our technology strategy with our digital and data solutions to help you convert data into meaningful insights.
- [Cloud Engineering](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/cloud-engineering/) - AArete helps businesses migrate applications, data, and support to a pure or hybrid cloud - all with a focus on your bottom line.
- [User Experience & Visual Design](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/user-experience-and-visual-design/) - At AArete, we apply visual design principles to build crisp, beautiful, applications designed to maximize user engagement and simplify the complex.
- [Analytics Platform Engineering](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/analytics-platform-engineering/) - AArete uses a combination of technical and design expertise to help your business create analytics platforms that effectively humanize your data,
- [Data Architecture & Engineering](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/data-architecture-and-engineering/) - AArete leverages market intelligence and vast experience to help you structure your technology needs around your data’s demands.
- [Custom Application Development](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/technology-services/custom-application-development/) - AArete utilizes a wide variety of technological experise to help you develop modern, user-centric, and attractive web and mobile applications.
- [Digital Automation](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/digital-automation/) - AArete helps organizations accomplish more with their existing human resource capacity, by increasing productivity & performance of both people & process.
- [Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/machine-learning-ai/) - AArete equips your business with understandable, self-sustainable information so you can make business decisions with confidence.
- [Analytics as a Service](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/analytics-as-a-service/) - AArete provides industry leading analytical talent with the knowledge and expertise to innovate, test and implement leading analytical tools.
- [Customized Actionable Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/customized-actionable-analytics/) - AArete helps develop customizable, actionable analytics to boost your organization’s confidence in decision-making, and improve your bottom-line.
- [Data Strategy & Enrichment](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/data-strategy-enrichment/) - AArete’s approach to data strategy consulting can help answer critical questions and develop a strategy to enrich your organization’s existing data sources.
- [Digital & Data](https://www.aarete.com/our-solutions/digital-data-services/) - AArete uses targeted data & analytics to solve complex industry challengs and capitalize on promising business opportunities.

## Industries

- [Financial Services](https://www.aarete.com/industry/financial-services/) - We partner with leading multinational & regional financial institutions to drive down their operational efficiency ratio through cost transformation strategies.
- [Healthcare Payer Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/) - AArete integrates extensive business, clinical, and technical expertise in its healthcare payer consulting & solutions.
- [Higher Education Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/higher-education/) - AArete’s higher education consulting services help maximize the value of tuition by containing costs and integrating technology.
- [Healthcare Payer G&A Cost Reduction ](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/healthcare-payer-ga-cost-reduction/) - AArete takes a multi-faceted approach to healthcare G&A cost reduction. Our experts put together strategies that offer optimal cost management.
- [Retail Strategy Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/retail/) - AArete’s retail strategy consulting services help create competitive advantages and optimize your existing business for a sustainable future.
- [Transportation, Logistics & Distribution](https://www.aarete.com/industry/transportation/) - AArete partners with transportation companies to help transform their businesses into thriving, efficient and competitive operations.
- [Healthcare Provider Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/provider/) - AArete's approach to healthcare provider consulting firm helps health systems, hospitals, & provider groups increase profitability &navigate industry changes.
- [Health Plan Analytics](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/health-plan-analytics/) - Get powerful health plan analytics to optimize costs, improve outcomes, and drive smarter decisions. Unlock insights that transform your healthcare strategy.
- [Behavioral Health IntelliScan™ ](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/behavioral-health-intelliscan/) - Reduce behavioral health costs with AI-driven claims accuracy, compliance, and operational improvement through AArete’s Behavioral Health IntelliScan™ solution.
- [Healthcare Payer Member Engagement Strategies for Growth, Retention & Churn Reduction](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/payer-member-growth-retention/) - Discover strategic healthcare member engagement through CRM enhancements. Gain insights on personalization, analytics, and sustained satisfaction for payers.
- [AI Solutions for Healthcare Payers](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/ai-solutions-for-health-payers/) - AI solutions for healthcare payers: Streamline claims, boost efficiency, & enhance member care with AArete’s generative AI that helps deliver ROI for plans.
- [PolicyPulse™](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/policypulse/) - PolicyPulse™ by AArete provides AI-driven policy and regulatory intelligence for payers to track changes, manage compliance risk, and inform decisions.
- [Total Cost of Care](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/total-cost-of-care/) - Learn how AArete helps optimize total cost of care for health plans through data-driven insights that improve efficiency, quality, and financial performance.
- [AI Governance in Banking](https://www.aarete.com/industry/financial-services/ai-governance-in-banking/) - AArete's Priya Iragavarapu & Chris McGee are joined by Allison Sagraves & Chris Stephens to discuss the impact AI and governance will have on the banking sector
- [Doczy.ai™ for Healthcare Payers](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/doczy-ai-for-healthcare-payers/) - Streamline contract interpretation with Doczy.ai™ to boost efficiency, enhance payment accuracy, strengthen compliance, and reduce costs for health plans.
- [Credit Union Advisory and Consulting Services](https://www.aarete.com/industry/financial-services/credit-union-advisory-and-consulting-services/) - Empower your credit union with data-driven insights and innovative strategies to improve performance, expand membership, and stay competitive.
- [Health Plan Insourcing & Migration Support](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/health-plan-insourcing-migration-support/) - Health plan insourcing and system migration support for clean go-lives, reduced risk, and scalable operations across payer environments and core systems.
- [Healthcare Systems Integration & Migration Solutions ](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/healthcare-systems-integration-system-migration-solutions/) - AArete helps healthcare payers in strategizing, planning, and executing the phases of systems integration and systemmigration activities.
- [PBM Payment Integrity Solution](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/pharmacy-solutions/pharmacy-benefit-management-pbm-payment-integrity-solutions/) - Optimize PBM payment integrity with AArete’s AI-driven solutions. Gain transparency, financial control, and save 0.5%-3% annually with zero upfront costs.
- [Pharmacy Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/pharmacy-solutions/) - Manage evolving drug trends and optimize your pharmacy program with practical data-driven strategies.
- [Public Sector Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/government-public-sector/) - AArete’s public sector management consulting advises federal, state, and local government agencies on cost-effective strategies & digital solutions.
- [Wealth Management Consulting Services & Strategy](https://www.aarete.com/industry/financial-services/wealth-management-consulting-services/) - AArete’s wealth management consulting delivers tailored solutions helping RIAs optimize operations, accelerate growth, and strengthen market positioning.
- [Technology & Professional Services](https://www.aarete.com/industry/professional-services/) - AArete helps technology and professional services firms generate and sustain a competitive advantage through strategic cost reduction and data-driven strategies
- [Private Equity Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/private-equity-consulting/) - Unlock portfolio value with AArete’s proven expertise in EBITDA growth, digital transformation, M&A support, and tailored solutions for private equity firms.
- [Maximizing Salesforce for Higher Education](https://www.aarete.com/industry/higher-education/salesforce-for-higher-education/) - We bring in-depth platform & industry knowledge that allows us to implement new or customize existing applications of Salesforce for higher education institutions.
- [Administrative Transformation](https://www.aarete.com/industry/higher-education/administrative-transformation/) - AArete's Administrative transformation solutions help colleges & universities meet performance expectations while facing decreasing budgets and headcount.
- [Quality Services](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/quality-services/) - We offer solutions to improve your health plan’s quality management performance, enhance Medicare star ratings, boost health outcomes, improve reporting.
- [Payer Revenue Optimization & Growth](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/payer-revenue-optimization-growth/) - AArete offers payer revenue optimization & growth with data-driven solutions in Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial sectors to drive growth & conquer challenges.
- [RADV Audit Support](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/radv-audit-support/) - Discover how CMS's 2025 changes to RADV audit guidelines heighten compliance demands for Medicare Advantage plans. Learn to adapt and safeguard your plan.
- [Transformative Paperless Communication Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/paperless-communication-solutions/) - Boost efficiency, drive profitability, ensure compliance, and enhance member engagement with paperless communication solutions.
- [Medical Management Consulting](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/medical-management/) - Our Medical Management Consulting Practice helps boost member utilization, cost, & member outcomes for healthcare payers by providing industry-proven solutions.
- [Health Payer Network Solutions](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/health-payer-network-solutions/) - We use market intelligence, data analytics & implementation experience to uncover opportunities in your provider network to strengthen your network & benefits
- [Salesforce for Healthcare Payer](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/salesforce-for-healthcare-payer/) - AArete, a Salesforce healthcare implementation partner, optimizes new or existing healthcare payer experiences with tailored precision and success.
- [Healthcare](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/) - With vast experience in healthcare consulting services, AArete helps both payers, providers, and other entities improve their overall profitability.
- [UK: NHS](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/uk-nhs/) - Our approach to healthcare provider consulting helps health systems, hospitals, and provider groups navigate industry changes.
- [Healthcare Payer RFP Submission](https://www.aarete.com/industry/healthcare/payer/healthcare-payer-rfp-submission/) - Please provide your RFP and any additional details on the challenges you're looking to address. Our experienced team of healthcare payer consultants will be in touch quickly.

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