“Helping systems do better—for patients, providers, and communities.”
Loren S. Mann is a visionary leader in the field of healthcare strategy and transformation, with a legacy of guiding some of the nation’s most respected health systems through financial, clinical, and operational evolution. With over 25 years of professional experience, Loren has dedicated his career to improving how hospitals and health systems deliver care, optimize resources, and achieve sustainable growth. His unwavering commitment to mission-driven service is matched by his deep analytical capability, empathetic leadership, and track record of delivering measurable, recurring financial benefit. Whether leading boardroom discussions or supporting frontline teams, Loren is known for his ability to convert complexity into clarity and insight into impact.
Currently serving as Director and West Region Business Development Leader for BDO Healthcare Advisory, Loren oversees strategic engagements that address clinical operations, financial resilience, and digital transformation. In this role, he has driven engagements enabling health systems to capture hundreds of millions in recurring benefits. His recent accomplishments include designing system-wide medication management and post-acute care models for large community health systems, always with a focus on maximizing quality while reducing cost. Loren brings to this role not just expertise, but a passion for enabling healthcare institutions to serve better, more equitably, and more sustainably.
Loren’s journey began with a foundation in engineering and a drive to understand systems at their core. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois and a Master’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, he pursued his MBA at Harvard Business School. This blend of technical precision and strategic acumen has fueled his success in consulting, where he became known for his ability to diagnose institutional challenges and design transformative, financially sound solutions. His educational path reflects not only intellectual rigor but a lifelong curiosity about the intersection of systems, people, and purpose.
Over the course of his career, Loren has held leadership positions at respected firms including Huron Healthcare, The Chartis Group, Impact Advisors, and The Advisory Board Company. In each of these roles, he took on responsibilities that extended far beyond the scope of traditional consulting—acting as a trusted advisor to C-level executives, building and leading practices, and delivering multimillion-dollar programs across clinical and non-clinical domains. At The Advisory Board Company, for instance, Loren led the Strategy and Operations Practice, pioneering a Clinical Performance Practice and generating over $10 million in revenue in one year alone. His work consistently bridges innovation with execution.
Loren’s reputation is built not only on his results but also on his relationships. He has forged enduring partnerships with hospital boards, physician groups, and senior administrators, serving as both a strategist and a confidante. In high-pressure environments, he remains calm, thoughtful, and deeply committed to mutual success. From redesigning care delivery models to implementing Epic-integrated business intelligence tools, he has consistently delivered on his promise: helping healthcare organizations realize their full potential by unlocking data, enhancing alignment, and streamlining operations.
His entrepreneurial spirit is also reflected in his co-founding of Ops2intel, a healthcare business intelligence platform aimed at improving Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and payer performance within Epic. Under his leadership, Ops2intel delivered a 5:1 ROI for clients and improved CDI-attributed revenue by 30%–40%. This venture represents Loren’s forward-thinking approach and his belief that technology, when thoughtfully applied, can empower caregivers and administrators alike. The platform’s success is a testament to his capacity to identify unmet needs and meet them with elegance and precision.
A consistent thread throughout Loren’s career is his dedication to improving patient outcomes through financial and operational excellence. Whether leading hospital-wide care variation reduction programs or advising on strategies to secure National Cancer Institute designation, Loren combines subject matter expertise with an unwavering focus on outcomes. His engagements often result in multi-year transformations that improve margin performance, streamline workflows, and enhance care quality. He is especially skilled at aligning strategy with clinical operations in ways that inspire buy-in and foster innovation.
Loren’s influence extends beyond consulting projects. As a board member for the American Heart Association, he actively contributes to thought leadership, advocacy, and systemic improvement efforts. His commitment to coaching and mentorship is well known among colleagues, and he frequently participates in roundtables and speaking engagements, including at Harvard. These roles reflect his belief in giving back to the industry and supporting the next generation of healthcare leaders. His work is not transactional—it is transformational.
He is driven by a personal mission to make healthcare more efficient, equitable, and empathetic. Loren’s character shines through in the trust he builds with clients, his dedication to transparency, and his refusal to compromise quality for expedience. He sees beyond numbers, always connecting his work back to the individuals and communities impacted by the health systems he serves. His philosophy is clear: better systems lead to better care—and everyone deserves the best care possible.
Today, Loren continues to seek opportunities where he can serve on boards and advisory roles, leveraging his experience to guide strategy at the highest levels. With a career defined by growth, grit, and giving, he brings a rare blend of analytical strength, operational insight, and heart. He is, without question, a leader who not only improves systems—but uplifts the people within them.
Character:
Loren exemplifies integrity in every engagement, maintaining a steadfast commitment to the missions of the organizations he serves. His empathy and authenticity inspire trust and loyalty from colleagues, clients, and partners alike.
Knowledge:
With over two decades of healthcare consulting experience and advanced degrees in engineering and business, Loren is a wellspring of technical and strategic knowledge. He continuously evolves his expertise to meet the challenges of an ever-changing healthcare environment.
Strategic:
Loren sees the bigger picture while never losing sight of execution—crafting long-term strategies that align with short-term gains. His leadership has repeatedly enabled organizations to achieve financial strength and operational excellence through thoughtful transformation.
Communication:
An engaging communicator, Loren excels at translating complex systems into actionable strategies for diverse stakeholders. Whether in the boardroom or on the conference stage, his voice commands attention and drives meaningful dialogue.
