VMG Health
Healthcare financial advisory and transaction consulting
Managing Director - Performance Excellence
About the job
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- At least eight years of experience in healthcare consulting, health system operations, strategy, performance improvement, transformation, or related leadership is required.
- Demonstrated success leading margin improvement, operational excellence, performance transformation, or enterprise optimization initiatives is required.
- Experience working with hospitals, health systems, physician groups, and other healthcare provider organizations is required.
- The candidate must be able to build executive-level relationships and generate new business opportunities.
- Experience leading complex client engagements and managing multidisciplinary teams is required.
- Deep understanding of healthcare provider economics, organizational performance, and operational improvement strategies is required.
- Strong knowledge of hospital operations, physician enterprise management, healthcare strategy, and financial performance improvement is required.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills are required.
- Strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead strategic discussions are required.
- The candidate must be able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and help build new capabilities and service offerings.
- Help establish and expand the firm's Margin Improvement & Performance Excellence offering across hospitals, health systems, physician enterprises, and other healthcare provider organizations.
- Lead client engagements focused on operational transformation, margin improvement, revenue enhancement, cost optimization, productivity improvement, and organizational performance.
- Partner with executive leadership teams to identify opportunities for growth, performance improvement, and long-term financial sustainability.
- Develop actionable strategies and implementation roadmaps that deliver measurable operational and financial outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, physician leaders, and boards on performance improvement, transformation, and enterprise optimization initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities.
- Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions and maximize client value.
- Support strategic partnerships, affiliations, joint ventures, and other growth initiatives aligned with client objectives.
- Contribute to thought leadership, market development, and the continued advancement of performance excellence capabilities.
- Mentor and develop team members while fostering collaboration, accountability, and client service excellence.
- An MBA, MHA, MPH, or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
- Experience with a leading healthcare consulting firm, health system advisory practice, or performance improvement organization is preferred.
- Experience leading large-scale transformation, operational redesign, or margin improvement programs is preferred.
- An established network of healthcare executive relationships across hospitals, health systems, physician enterprises, or related healthcare organizations is preferred.
- Demonstrated success helping build and grow consulting practices, solution offerings, or service lines is preferred.
- Experience supporting strategic partnerships, affiliations, joint ventures, or other healthcare growth and transformation initiatives is preferred.
About the company
VMG Health provides financial and strategic advisory services with a focus on the healthcare sector. It offers valuation, transaction advisory, financial due diligence, and guidance on joint ventures and regulatory issues to healthcare providers and related organizations. Its services work by conducting valuation analyses, due diligence, and regulatory assessments as part of healthcare transactions, helping structure deals and inform decisions with clear findings and recommendations. The firm differentiates itself through its narrow, deep healthcare specialization and regulatory/transaction know-how, enabling precise assessments that reflect real market dynamics. Its goal is to help healthcare organizations make informed, financially sound decisions and successfully execute transactions and collaborations within a complex regulatory landscape.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
1995
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Wes Champion hired January 8, 2026, then expanded leadership with Dutton and Poziemski.
- Community Link on May 5, 2026 strengthened FQHC and safety-net consulting.
- VMG's March 2026 Healthcare M&A Report and ASCRS speaking slots drive deal flow.
What critics are saying
- Four acquisitions since December 2024 create integration drag across pricing, systems, and culture.
- Incline's roll-up strategy pressures VMG to buy revenue, not deepen margins, by 2027.
- A failed integration blocks an eventual sale, trapping employees in a shrinking platform.
What makes VMG Health unique
- Since 1995, VMG Health has stayed healthcare-only across valuation, compliance, and transaction advisory.
- BSM, Veralon, Burrows, and Community Link broadened ophthalmology, strategy, and safety-net coverage.
- Incline's backing funds add-on acquisitions, keeping services integrated under one national platform.
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↑ 10%VMG Health appoints John Poziemski as Head of Strategy & Partnership Advisory Business Unit. June 3, 2026 Advancing continued growth through strategic leadership expansion. Dallas, TX - VMG Health, the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance, announces today the appointment of its new Head of Strategy & Partnership Advisory Business Unit, John Poziemski, reflecting the firm's continued evolution and ongoing expansion. In this newly created role, Poziemski will be responsible for driving strategic growth, operational alignment, and continued enhancement of client services. Prior to joining VMG Health, Poziemski served as Managing Director at Kaufman Hall, where he spent nearly 20 years developing and leading high-performing consulting practices. As part of the firm's leadership team, he has a demonstrated track record of building practices from the ground up, cultivating long-term executive relationships, and developing talent into senior leaders. "We are so happy to welcome John to the VMG Health team," said Wes Champion, Chief Executive Officer at VMG Health. "His expertise will be instrumental as we expand and strengthen our business units and the high-impact solutions we deliver to our clients." Poziemski brings over 25 years of experience across multiple leadership roles, including Strategy Practice Leader, Payer-Provider Business Leader & Founder, and West Coast Strategy Leader. About VMG Health VMG Health is the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance. Since 1995, the firm has designed its business to address any strategic, regulatory, or operational challenges that affect quality, profitability, and growth. With 400 dedicated professionals representing an extensive array of credentials nationwide, VMG Health provides the expertise its clients can rely on.
VMG Health appoints new Chief People Officer Tenneil Dutton to support continued growth & expansion. May 26, 2026 Seasoned human resources executive will strengthen organizational design, talent strategy & culture at scale. Dallas, TX - VMG Health, the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance, announces today the appointment of its new Chief People Officer, Tenneil Dutton, to enhance the firm's ability to scale operations, develop leaders, and maintain a cohesive culture across its expanding healthcare advisory business. Before joining VMG Health, Dutton served as the Senior Vice President of Talent & Belonging at Baylor Scott & White Health, where she successfully drove an enterprise talent strategy and transformation initiatives, including the integration of an HR operations service center into an end-to-end talent model to enhance efficiency and employee experience. "We're thrilled that Tenneil has joined the VMG Health leadership team," said Wes Champion, Chief Executive Officer at VMG Health. "Tenneil's impressive experience and thoughtful leadership will help us ensure our talent strategy aligns with our strategic goals and desired business outcomes as we continue to grow." Dutton brings over 25 years of human resources and executive leadership experience across multiple industries, with a proven track record in talent management; acquisitions; total rewards; diversity, equity, and inclusion; workforce planning; and human resources operations. About VMG Health VMG Health is the leading healthcare consulting firm for business performance. Since 1995, the firm has designed its business to address any strategic, regulatory, or operational challenges that affect quality, profitability, and growth. With 400 dedicated professionals representing an extensive array of credentials nationwide, VMG Health provides the expertise its clients can rely on.
VMG Health has acquired Community Link Consulting, a deliberate next step in VMG Health’s Safety Net Practice strategy.
ASCRS and ASOA Annual Meeting 2026. April 10 - 13, 2026 VMG Health is looking forward to attending, exhibiting, and speaking at the ASCRS Annual Meeting 2026 in Washington, DC. Stop by booth #422 to connect with its experts and explore how VMG Health support ophthalmology leadership and practice growth. VMG Health's team of Directors will lead a series of sessions covering key topics for ophthalmology practices, including compensation, practice valuation, budgeting, coding and compliance, audits, leadership development, operational efficiency, and regulatory updates. Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and drive long-term success. Download its full presentation schedule below. Its Team at ASCRS Annual Meeting 2026 - Connect with Us in Washington, DC!
ABA EMI: 27th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference. April 8 - 11, 2026 VMG Health is looking forward to attending, exhibiting, and speaking at the ABA EMI: 27th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference in Nashville. Ed McGrath, Managing Director at VMG Health, will be speaking and providing attendees with practical guidance grounded in real-world client engagements using his extensive experience in valuation, strategy, and regulatory compliance, The conference is a premier American Bar Association event that brings together leading legal professionals, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cutting-edge legal and regulatory developments affecting the healthcare sector. Participants gain insights on evolving trends, compliance challenges, and best practices across topics like healthcare policy, technology, enforcement, and market dynamics. The VMG Health team of experts is looking forward to connecting with attendees, sharing their deep expertise, and engaging in meaningful discussions on the key issues shaping the future of healthcare law and practice. Its Team at ABA 27th Annual Emerging Issues in Healthcare Law Conference (EMI)