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The Chartis Group, LLC (commonly known as Chartis) is a United States–based management consulting firm. The firm provides advisory services primarily to healthcare organizations, including providers, health plans, and private equity investors.[1]
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional services |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, United States, |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Ken Graboys (CEO) |
| Owner | Blackstone Inc. (2024–present) |
Number of employees | 1,450 (2026) |
| Website | www |
History
editChartis was founded in July 2001 in Chicago by Ken Graboys and Ethan Arnold as a healthcare-focused consulting firm providing advisory services to hospitals and health systems.[2] Over time, the firm expanded its client base to include healthcare payers, technology companies, and investment organizations.
Ownership and private equity investment
editIn 2012, Chartis received investment from Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners, marking its first institutional private equity backing.[3]
In 2019, the firm entered into a partnership with Audax Private Equity.
In 2024, Blackstone Inc. acquired a majority stake in Chartis, replacing Audax as the firm’s primary private equity partner.[4][5]
Acquisitions
editSince 2014, Chartis has expanded its capabilities through a series of acquisitions in healthcare consulting, analytics, communications, and technology advisory.
Key acquisitions include Aspen Advisors (2014), iVantage Health Analytics (2015), Oncology Solutions (2018), The Greeley Company (2019), Jarrard Inc. (2020), HealthScape Advisors (2024), and Healthlink Advisors (2025). These acquisitions expanded the firm’s service offerings in healthcare IT strategy, analytics, revenue cycle management, communications, payer consulting, and implementation services.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Services
editAs of 2026, Chartis employed approximately 1,450 professionals and served about 1,900 client organizations in the United States.[1][12]
The firm provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. Its services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, operational improvement, technology strategy, and data analytics.
Centers and affiliated organizations
editThe Chartis Center for Rural Health was established in 2015 following the acquisition of iVantage Health Analytics. The center produces research and hospital performance assessments using the Hospital Strength INDEX® methodology and publishes rankings of rural and community hospitals.[7]
In 2024, representatives of the center testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance on issues affecting rural healthcare providers.[13][14]
The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023 to conduct research and advisory work related to healthcare disparities and equity.
References
editCategory:Management consulting firms of the United States Category:Companies based in Chicago Category:American companies established in 2001 Category:2001 establishments in Illinois Category:Privately held companies of the United States
- 1 2 "The Chartis Group". Forbes.
- ↑ "One-on-One with The Chartis Group's Ken Graboys". Consulting Magazine.
- ↑ "The Chartis Group sold to Audax Private Equity". Lincoln International.
- ↑ "Blackstone agrees to buy majority stake in Chartis". Crain’s Chicago Business.
- ↑ "Blackstone buy majority stake in Chartis". FierceHealthcare.
- ↑ "Aspen Advisors and The Chartis Group merge". Healthcare Innovation Group.
- 1 2 "iVantage acquired by Chicago company". Nashville Post.
- ↑ "Greeley Company sold to Chartis Group". Lincoln International.
- ↑ "Chartis acquires healthcare communications firm". Nashville Post.
- ↑ "Audax exits Chartis via HealthScape deal". Axios.
- ↑ "Chartis acquires Healthlink Advisors". The Consulting Report.
- ↑ "The Chartis Group LLC profile". HigherGov.
- ↑ "Senate Finance Committee testimony" (PDF). United States Senate.
- ↑ "Rural hospital policy discussion". Modern Healthcare.
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