1. Health care Clinical Informatics (HCI) provides Epic resources for health care
systems across the nation. We provide solutions, saving providers up to millions
of dollars in implementation costs. We are focused on providing experienced EMR
experts for a variety of positions at the most competitive pricing through our national Through its national network, HCI can
network of qualified Epic consultants.
implement, interface and provide training
Why is HCI’s pricing the most competitive? for multiple Epic products. HCI consul-
The HCI approach is unique because we use our strong national recruiting team and
large network of experienced Epic consultants to augment our client’s internal team. tants can be used to build, customize, test
By avoiding a salaried bench of consultants, we are able to maintain a lower over- and train throughout the duration of the
head and pass the savings directly to our clients.
project.
Why are HCI’s consultants better for your needs?
HCI quickly selects, screens, and sources quality consultants. Our team of expe- SUMMARY OF SKILLS:
rienced recruiters is able to hand pick experienced consultants that have the exact • EpicCare Inpatient
desired skill sets required and have completed multiple Epic projects. Most competi- • EpicCare Ambulatory
tors have a fixed number of consultants on their payroll leading to the customer not • ASAP
always receiving the expert best suited for their projects. In contrast, HCI’s unique • Cadence
business model allows for handpicked consultants that the client has the option of • ADT/Prelude
screening. • Prelude
• Resolute (Professional and Hospital
How does HCI find the best consultants? Billing)
HCI does not use the typical resources of an HR department such as job boards • Tapestry
and posting ads. HCI has a national talent pool of experienced and qualified Epic • Epicenter
consultants. Additionally, HCI continues to build its network of Epic consultants • Chronicles Extended Relational Database
using innovative techniques such as social media, referral networking, and constant • Management System
communication with its current network. • Bridges
• Clarity /Analyst
What is HCI’s background? • EpicRx/ Willow
HCI is an unique international health care informatics consulting firm. We were • MobileMeds
founded by industry executives who saw traditional recruiting techniques and consul- • OpTime
tant rates did not offer the best value for many clients. We are driven to provide an • Radiant
offering that gives the client experienced and dedicated experts at a reduced cost. • EpicLab
HCI’s Industry Expertise
Sean O’Rourke Karen Plese
HCI’s Chief Information Officer, Sean O’Rourke led a successful career HCI’s Chief Clinical Informatics Officer, Karen Plese has significant
with Arthur Anderson Consulting (now Accenture). He then went on to consulting experience in the executive management of health care
become the CIO, Service Lines & Products at the University of Pitts- accounts and client service engagements. In a national partner role,
burgh Medical Center (UPMC), a health system with 20 hospitals, over she was responsible for joint market strategy and business development
400 physician practices, insurance division and commercialization busi- with specific software vendors. She has also directed and delivered
ness unit generating over $7 billion USD in revenue on an annual basis. engagements at both Ernst and Young and Deloitte that have focused
O’Rourke had accountability for the integration services (inbound/ on: I/T strategic planning; clinical adoption of technology; vendor
outbound interfaces) and evaluated their Beacon variant of the Ambula- procurement; technology enabled process design; full suite implementa-
tory EMR. From an inpatient EMR perspective he has experience in a tions and post implementation troubleshooting. Her consulting experi-
large multi-hospital/multi-practice Health System from initial require- ence spans twenty seven years over numerous client environments
ments gathering through implementation and post-production support including academic medical centers, Integrated Delivery Networks and
across multiple products (repository, core EMR functionality, ED, OR, community based hospitals. Additionally, Ms Plese has worked within
Pharmacy, Anatomic Pathology) and standardization of ancillary prod- vendor environments and directly for provider hospitals and health
ucts. O’Rourke was most recently responsible for Enterprise Integration systems including the State of Missouri; the Veterans Administration;
Services and has been actively involved in leadership roles across all Resurrection Health care System and SSM Healthcare. She was
clinical areas including the origination of UPMC’s electronic health re- educated at St Louis University earning both a Bachelor of Science in
cord initiative. O’Rourke was educated at Penn State University where Nursing and a Master of Health Administration, and is a Fellow in the
he graduated form the School of Industrial & Management Systems American College of HealthCare Executives.
Engineering with his B.S. and Masters both with High Distinction.
Mr. O’Rourke and Ms. Plese serve as subject matter experts for The HCI Group to ensure the quality control of our candidates and consultants.
The HCI Group is not affiliated with Epic.