Who We Are
Our Story
Excelsior HealthCare Group has deep roots in the healthcare industry with extensive ‘boots on-the-ground’ experience. EHG consultants have served in senior leadership roles and understand the inherent challenges to improving organizational performance. The intersection of our professional and academic backgrounds lends both relevant industry perspective and an objective evidence-based management approach with a proven track-record for achieving significant, measurable, and sustainable results. Excelsior HealthCare Group is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owed Small Business (SDVOSB) serving both the public and private sectors.
Our Philosophy
The U.S. healthcare industry is undergoing unprecedented transformation from largely fee-for-service reimbursement to value-based care increasing the social, economic, and regulatory pressure to improve clinical outcomes and the patient experience while eliminating waste and unnecessary costs. Successfully navigating this challenging landscape requires a transformative, action-oriented, and sustainable approach.
Our Team
Dr. Rich Priore
ScD, MHA, FACHE, FACMPE
Founder and CEO 
Dr. Karyn Baum
MD, M.Ed., MHA
Managing Principal
Dr. Bradley Beauvais
PhD, MBA, FACHE
Managing Principal
Dr. John Cumming
MD, MBA, FACS
Managing Principal
Rachel Foster
MA, FACHE
Managing Principal
Dr. Kathleen Halverson
RN, DHA, FACHE
Managing Principal
Katie Kummer
MS, FACHE
Managing Principal
David Overton
RN, MHA, FACHE
Managing Principal
Dr. Mike Porter
Ed.D., MBA
Managing Principal
Patrick Sauer
MHA, FACHE
Managing Principal
Dr. Mark J. Werner
MD
Managing Principal