DG Healthcare Associates | Testimonials

We were looking for someone to help us think through our strategy during a period of great change in the health care environment. We looked at working with larger firms but are so glad we did not. We got all the resources we needed, a strategic thinker who was committed to our project, and a great result. Dan was creative and thoughtful. He listened to us but then challenged us. As a result, we got a strategy that we were able to implement that I have no doubt will become a key component of our enterprise. The best recommendation is the answer to the question: would you hire him again? The answer is an unequivocal yes. We have just asked him to work with us on another major project.”
-- Fay Donohue, President & CEO, DentaQuest

When our faculty practice plan embarked on its strategic planning exercise, Dan’s experience made him the logical choice. We knew he could drive the process, we knew he was very well versed in the implications of the changing health care landscape on our faculty. But we were very happy to see how Dan was able to quickly grasp the culture and style of our organization and become part of the team, even as he challenged us to clarify and focus our goals. This resulted in a dynamic, inclusive, effective, strategic planning process which provided exactly what we hoped: a blueprint for our future and a structure to execute our plans.”
-- Kate Walsh, CEO, Boston Medical Center

Dan's familiarity with the strategic challenges and operational details of academic medical centers is extremely valuable. His first hand experience and understanding of our inherent complexities differentiates him.”
-- Dick Argys, Chief Administrative Officer, Children’s Hospital Boston

I have the utmost respect for Dan’s wealth of knowledge and insight in all aspects of creating effective, leading health care delivery models for patients, physicians and of course communities. As we create a new model for cardiac care in China, his keen strategic thinking and practical experience are invaluable.”
-- Daniel Auerbach, Board Chair, DeltaHealth China. Managing Director, Fidelity Growth Partners

We went through an RFP process and selected DG Healthcare Associates over McKinsey and other large firms. Dan has the consulting experience of a Senior Partner at BCG combined with real world experience; what's more, as an independent consultant, Dan is significantly more cost effective, allowing us to engage him for a longer period. I appreciate Dan’s experience, but his thinking process was even more valuable. Dan is exceptionally good at solving complex problems Working with Dan was a real partnership. His collaborative approach was effective and allowed us to meet all project deliverables within the time frame given.”
-- Jim Collins, CFO, DentaQuest

I started working with Dan in 1983 at BCG. Together we were founding members of the health care practice. He was a key contributor to the team. Dan is one of the most creative and insightful folks with whom I have had an opportunity to work. He is equally skilled working on strategy and operational issues. He also is great working with clients... a good listener who is able to build consensus on tough issues. I collaborated with Dan recently while working with a leading AMC. It is always a pleasure to have him involved and his contributions always result in a better outcome for the client.”
-- Rick Schlesinger, Director, McKinsey & Co.

I have known and worked with Dan in a variety of roles. I have consistently come back to working with him because of his ability to provide unique, cogent and valuable assessments of our businesses.”
-- Kevin Tabb, MD, President & CEO, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

I’ve always been impressed with Dan’s problem-solving skills. He has a special ability to tackle difficult problems and then he follows up with strong implementation skills.”
-- Jack Little, CEO & Founder, The Mathworks

As our health care system prepares to meet the multitude of challenges imposed by health care reform, Dan provided us with a thoughtful and comprehensive review of our options for shifting our current organizational model to one more likely to provide value-based care delivery.”
-- George Beauregard, MD, SVP and Chief Clinical Officer, Pinnacle Health System