Strategy and Planning

Stop The Guesswork. Build a Future-Proof Plan to Guide Your Success

We apply best-in-class approaches used by the nation's largest health and human services organizations to define strategy. For us, strategy is not just an idea, but a data-driven process that guides long-term commitments to achieve your end goal(s). Through our proven approach, we will unlock critical insights and opportunities for you and your agency. 

We individualize our approach around our client's unique niche and deep understanding of their competitors.  When these aren't yet defined, we start there. With a shared understanding of the environment and our client's objectives, we use evidence-based tools to identify strategic opportunities and to design new products and services that help them stand out and enhance care for the people they serve. 

 

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Our Success

Through our approach, we have helped our clients define their

  • Corporate and management strategy
  • Health information technology strategy
  • Marketing, communications and community engagement strategy
  • Workforce development and training strategy
  • Quality management strategy
  • Network development strategy
  • Population health strategy
  • Value-based payment and alternative payment strategy
  • Business growth and development strategy
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What Our Clients Say About Hess III Consulting

"Hess III Consulting came alongside us and gave us the strategies  and tools we needed to launch our agency"

— Jenny

Chief Executive Officer, Child Welfare Group Home Provider

"You are always top of mind when we have a complex problem and need someone to just solve it without the hassle."

— Shelley

Vice President Strategy, Managed Care Organization

"WOW, just wow. I don't know how you always  make everything look so easy. We'd be toast without your help navigating the chaos we call healthcare"

— Michelle

Owner, Substance Use Treatment Provider

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does a health and human services strategy consultant do?

A: A health and human services strategy consultant works with providers, payers, government agencies, and investors to define long-term direction, analyze markets, identify competitive opportunities, and build data-driven plans that guide growth and performance. This includes community needs assessments, market intelligence, strategic planning facilitation, corporate strategy development, and network development planning.

Q: How does Hess III Consulting approach health system strategy?

A: Hess III Consulting uses an evidence-based, data-driven process that starts with understanding the client's unique niche, competitive environment, and goals. From there, we apply proven frameworks to identify strategic opportunities, design new products and services, and build actionable plans tailored to health and human service organizations of any size.

Q: Can Hess III Consulting help with AHCCCS and Arizona Medicaid strategic planning?

A: Yes. Hess III Consulting has deep expertise in Arizona's AHCCCS system, including managed care contracting, ACC and ALTCS program requirements, behavioral health integration, and state-specific policy changes. We help Arizona providers, MCOs, and government agencies develop strategies that align with AHCCCS requirements and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Q: What types of organizations does Hess III Consulting serve with strategy services?

A: We serve the full spectrum of health and human service organizations including government and public sector agencies, managed care organizations (MCOs), behavioral health providers, LTSS providers, child welfare agencies, substance use treatment programs, vendors, and private equity investors.

Q: How long does a strategic planning engagement typically take?

A: The timeline depends on the scope and complexity of the engagement. Focused strategy projects can be completed in a matter of days. Comprehensive strategic plans for larger organizations with needs assessments, market studies, etc. typically take several weeks to months and include stakeholder engagement, data analysis, planning facilitation, and final plan development.

 

Connect with Us

We love getting to know good people doing good things. Reach out and schedule a free consultation. We'll gladly share early insights and help figure out how we can best support you and your organization. Absolutely no commitment required.

  • (480) 559-1051
  • info@hess3.com