The HCI Group

Rank: 24 Revenue Growth: 225%

The HCI Group is a global leader in healthcare IT consulting with headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida and international headquarters in the United Kingdom. It offers a broad scope of healthcare IT solutions in more than 10 countries in North America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Consulting caught up with CEO Ricky Caplin to discuss The HCI Group's financial performance.

Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm's exceptional growth? 

Caplin: Being able to draw on the vast experience within the leadership team, strategically planning ahead, being flexible enough to adapt to the ever-changing marketplace and a tremendously skilled and talented staff. Every country in the world delivers healthcare in a unique and culturally specific manner. The HCI Group appreciates the unique differences in global healthcare and is working effectively to help deliver highly customized healthcare-technology systems and application solutions to our clients. Our current operations span no fewer than eleven of the world's time zones, and we are continually expanding.

Consulting:  How is this year shaping up for your firm?

Caplin: 2017 has seen another year of exceptional growth and development for the HCI Group. HCI's continued recognition and growth internationally is bolstered by a recent merger with global technology leader, Tech Mahindra. "The HCI Group uniquely positions us as a leader in the healthcare space as we continue to support the adoption of digital technologies in this sector", said CP Gurnani, Managing Director & CEO of Tech Mahindra.

Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2018? Where do you see the most opportunities? 

Caplin: We are very excited about opportunities that 2018 will bring. Healthcare remains such a vibrant and ever-changing industry and we feel we are in a good position to build on our existing and successful service lines. Additionally, our Executive Trainee Graduate Program is expanding into 2018 to help develop the next generation of leaders at HCI.

Consulting:  What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2018? 

Caplin: HCI prides itself on the positive approach and quality of work we produce, and our reputation with our customers is of paramount importance. The track record we have built is of enormous importance to everyone at the company and, as HCI continues to expand, grow and win new work around the globe, it is of vital importance that the principles and standards remain the same.

Consulting:  What does being named one of Consulting's Fastest Growing Firms mean to your firm, your employees and your clients? 

Caplin: It is a great honor to be named one of consulting's Fastest Growing Firms as it is a recognition for all the hard work and dedication that the HCI team put in. It is always humbling to be recognized by your peers and this is an award we are very proud to hold because of its status and reputation.

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