Erik Nelson Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Edina, Mn, Us

As Co-Founder and Partner at Innovo Advisors, I help healthcare executives find effective solutions and connect with the talent and expertise aligned with their strategic goals. I support clients in achieving sustainable success through solutions such as enhancing revenue cycle performance, driving digital transformation, and providing strategic project staffing.My collaborative leadership style fosters cohesive teams and creates environments where innovation and growth thrive, consistently delivering results in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

Arctos360 supports organizations in making strategic decisions and operationalizing them to enhance adaptability and capacity for change. With a focus on strategy execution, leadership and team development, service line expansion, and operational optimization, Arctos360 delivers sustainable results through a collaborative approach.• Business Leadership: Directed all aspects of the business, including strategy, business development, marketing, talent management, coaching, and consulting.• Team Development: Led a team of employees, contractors, and advisors to develop and launch innovative, evidence-backed programs aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and leadership development.• Program & Tool Creation: Developed proprietary programs, methodologies, and tools that delivered high levels of customer satisfaction across various industries.

Edina, Mn, Us

During my initial tenure at Innovo Advisors, I co-founded and led a healthcare management consulting firm focused on strategic initiatives, large-scale implementations, and complex business assessments.• Organizational Growth: Helped scale Innovo Advisors to $10 million in revenue within four years.• Service Line Expansion: Developed new service lines, spearheaded business development initiatives, and cultivated lasting client relationships.• Strategic Leadership: Led multiple strategy initiatives for large healthcare clients, addressing unique needs and complex industry challenges.• Technology Implementation: Directed client engagement teams for several large-scale, multi-year technology implementations.

At Innovo, LLC, I co-founded and led a company that invested in and advised early-stage companies and small businesses, driving growth and expansion through strategic investments and expert guidance.• Acquired and expanded a $5 million home health company to include hospice services.• Provided strategic advice and mentorship to early-stage companies, fostering their growth and development.• Identified and evaluated investment opportunities, ensuring alignment with company goals and growth potential.

At Vitalize Consulting Solutions, an SAIC company, I served as Senior Vice President, leading strategic client engagements and developing new service lines to drive business growth and enhance healthcare delivery.• Developed and launched new service lines, including ICD-10 and Digital Health, aligning with client needs and market trends.• Managed a portfolio of strategic clients, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and firm growth.• Oversaw revenue cycle assessment and optimization initiatives, improving financial performance for healthcare organizations.• Led several IT and electronic health record (EHR) initiatives, advising on system selection and implementation strategies.

Reston, Va, Us

At Validus Consulting, I co-founded and led a management consulting firm specializing in operations improvement, revenue cycle enhancement, IT solutions, and collaborative projects for large healthcare delivery systems.• My partners and I grew the firm to over 75 full-time consultants and $17 million in total revenue before its acquisition by Vitalize Consulting Solutions.• Directed numerous strategic initiatives, including joint ventures and commercialization plans for national healthcare organizations.• Oversaw revenue cycle assessment and optimization projects, enhancing financial performance across multiple healthcare systems.• Led IT and electronic health record (EHR) initiatives, including system selection, implementation, and affiliate partnership strategies.

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At OptumHealth, I served as Director, leading product development and management for key service areas, contributing to revenue growth and service enhancement.• Managed product development and management for employee assistance, nurse information, work/life, and disease management products and services.• Led cross-functional teams to innovate and improve service offerings, ensuring alignment with market needs and client expectations.• Implemented strategies to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction, contributing to overall business success.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

At Allina Hospitals & Clinics, I served as Director, leading multiple hospital, clinic, and corporate redesign initiatives, and managing a physician practice with full financial and operational accountability.• Directed project leadership initiatives, including a enterprise-wide documentation redesign project. • Managed business development efforts, including divesting a $10 million subsidiary company and consolidating company-wide printing contracts.• Led a 15-physician clinic, overseeing P&L, operations, service line development, business growth, and building expansion projects.

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