Cost Reduction
AArete has a long history of identifying opportunities and implementing strategies to decrease operating expenses. With our deep market intelligence, we know where to look for the greatest opportunities that are unique to your organization, and we guarantee a return on investment on each engagement.
To accomplish this, we do a lot more than just identify opportunities. We bring unique ideas that not only pinpoint areas for increased ROI, but help you take action on getting there. AArete reduces costs in a non-disruptive way, and we’ve been successful in doing so.
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AArete Strengthens Healthcare, Operations and AI Consulting Leadership with Managing Director Promotions
CHICAGO, Feb. 24, 2026 – AArete, a leading global management and technology consulting firm, announced today the promotions of Diane Body, Emily Dawes, Konrad Siczek and Priya Iragavarapu to managing director, as well as the strategic addition of Scott Zambo as vice president of legal and compliance. These leadership appointments position AArete for continued growth and excellence in client delivery on a global scale.
How Medicare Advantage Plans Can Thrive Despite CMS’s Proposed Minimal Rate Increase
CMS recently released its Calendar Year 2027 Advance Notice and it’s changing how Medicare Advantage plans think about growth as a long-term strategy. The proposed increase to plan payments is only 0.09%, a stark contrast to last year’s 5.1%. For plans already facing cost constraints, this negligible increase means that enrollment growth alone won’t deliver profitability and sustainability gains. Plans need to reduce administrative expenses, strategically design benefits to attract balanced member mixes, and address high-cost areas of business operations.
The Dual Role of Procurement Professionals
Organizations have long treated procurement professionals as tactical buyers to find the lowest cost vendor, negotiate the contract, onboard vendors in the system, process the PO, and the like. But increasingly, executives are demanding more from procurement, expecting them to manage complex vendor portfolios, partner and drive operational innovation with the business, develop and execute category management strategies, deliver strategic value, and more.