The 2025 Best Firms to Work For: Ellit Groups

CONSULTING SERVICE LINES: Advisory Services, Implementation Services, Managed Services, Optimization Services, Workforce Solutions

Ellit Groups delivers agile EHR, ERP and ITSM solutions, providing advisory, implementation, managed, optimization, and workforce services to health care systems, payviders and health plans.

CMAG: What characteristics and elements would you attribute to your firm’s inclusion as a Best Firm to Work For?

What truly sets Ellit Groups apart is our combination of deep health care expertise, a people-first culture, and a relentless focus on client outcomes. Many firms can provide resources; we provide trusted partners who integrate seamlessly with client teams, understand the complexities of health care, and deliver with both precision and empathy.

Our differentiators include:

People-first culture: We invest in our consultants’ growth and well-being, which translates directly into the quality of work and stability we bring to engagements.

Proven health care focus: We don’t try to be everything to everyone. Our team is built by health care leaders, for health care leaders, ensuring specialized insight at every stage.

Agility with accountability: We bring the structure of a national consulting firm with the responsiveness and flexibility of a boutique partner.

Values-driven delivery: Grounded in purpose, we focus not only on meeting project goals but on building long-term trust and measurable improvements in patient and provider outcomes.

At Ellit Groups, clients don’t just get consultants: they get a dedicated team that is aligned, invested, and committed to making a meaningful impact.

CMAG: Are there any specific programs or initiatives that contributed to you being included as a Best Firm?

Ellit Groups’ recognition as a Best Firm to Work For is a direct reflection of the intentional programs and cultural initiatives that guide how we operate and support the personal and professional growth of our teams. This recognition underscores the investments we’ve made to cultivate a collaborative environment where top talent can thrive, because when our people are empowered, our clients benefit most. At the heart of these efforts are our C.A.R.E.S. values, which define how we show up for one another and for our clients:

C – Client-Centric Innovation: Every solution begins with the client, ensuring that technology drives meaningful and lasting change.

A – Accountable & Agile: We take ownership, adapt quickly and deliver reliably. even in the most complex healthcare environments.

R – Right Message, Right Time, Right Format: Communication is purposeful, aligning stakeholders and accelerating outcomes.

E – Expertise in a Dynamic Industry: Our consultants bring specialized, up-to-date knowledge that positions clients at the forefront of health care IT.

S – Shared Success: One Team, One Brand: We collaborate as a unified team, with our clients as true partners in long-term success.

These values aren’t words on a page: they are embedded into leadership development, mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and wellness initiatives that define the Ellit Groups culture. They’re what enable us to attract and retain top talent, deliver measurable value for health care leaders, and ultimately, earn recognition as one of the Best Firms to Work For.

CMAG: In describing your firm, what would you say sets it apart from other consulting firms?

In a competitive landscape where many firms claim to offer “expert” health care IT consulting, Ellit Groups stands out as one of the best firms to work for because of one key reason: our leadership is built on firsthand operational experience.

For our consultants, this makes all the difference. Unlike firms that lead only from a technical or IT-focused perspective, Ellit Groups’ leadership team has walked in the shoes of CIOs, CNIOs, CMIOs and operational leaders. They understand not just the technology, but the people, workflows, and patient care priorities behind it.

Why This Matters to Our Consultants

Guidance You Can Trust: Working under leaders who have lived the realities of health care means consultants receive mentorship and direction grounded in real-world challenges, not just theory.

Purposeful Projects: A “workflow mindset” ensures projects align with the daily realities of clinicians and care teams. That makes our consultants’ work more meaningful, impactful and rewarding.

Confidence in Delivery: When leadership speaks the same language as health care executives and front-line staff, it creates smoother client relationships and faster adoption, making consultants’ jobs easier and their impact greater.

CMAG: Where your workforce is concerned, what would you say your priorities look like for the upcoming year and beyond?

Looking ahead, our workforce priorities are centered on strengthening the foundation that has earned Ellit Groups recognition as a Best Firm to Work For, while preparing our teams and clients for the future of health care IT. Building on the conversations and insights we shared during our recent webinar, our focus areas include:

• Talent Development & Retention: Expanding our employees development through leadership mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities. This ensures our team is empowered to grow within the industry, stay relevant with their skills, and expand their expertise to align with evolving industry needs. We are deliberate at ensuring each of our staff are allocated educational hours each year as part of our ongoing investment.
• Culture of Agility & Accountability: Reinforcing our C.A.R.E.S. values across every engagement, so our teams remain adaptable, reliable and client-centric in rapidly evolving environments. •Knowledge Sharing & Innovation: Formalizing cross-service line collaboration and knowledge-sharing programs that accelerate problem-solving and foster innovative, client-first solutions.
• Employee Well-being & Belonging: We are dedicated to strengthening our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, wellness programs, and employee support efforts to keep our team engaged, healthy and connected. Our active employee engagement committee amplifies the voice of staff, ensuring everyone has the best possible experience working with us. We recognize that our employees' feedback is vital in shaping our culture, and we believe our people are our greatest asset.
• Future-Ready Workforce: Ensuring our consultants bring the latest expertise in cloud, AI, interoperability, and digital transformation so health care leaders can meet tomorrow’s challenges with confidence. By investing in these priorities, we’re not just shaping the workforce of the future, we’re ensuring our clients experience the impact of a unified, energized team that delivers excellence at every stage of engagement.

There are many organizations that need support to fulfill their missions while achieving more with fewer resources. Our team is focused on enhancing and developing solutions that effectively respond to industry conditions by applying AI to automate processes and identify efficiencies especially in areas of clinical burden and capturing revenue. We are leveraging data to ensure insights drive actionable solutions for the right problems, all while fostering a nimble workforce capable of wearing multiple hats. Finally, it's allowing us to sharpen our pencil to retool ourselves.

CMAG: What market forces do you see as the most challenging?

The financial impacts resulting from federal cuts and the recent legislation pose significant challenges. “Our clients will be faced with some difficult decisions as a result of the federal budget cuts in health care. We are trying to keep our workforce informed of impacts of these cuts and arm them with tools and ideas to assist our clients in addressing these challenges.” - Dr. Sundeep Desai, CMIO at Ellit Groups.

It's crucial to maintain high performance without causing burnout or losing valuable talent. Moments like these highlight the importance of ensuring employees remain engaged, feel empowered, and are valued and appreciated to prevent burnout.

CMAG: What impact do you think Best Firm to Work For honors will have on your employees? The firm overall? Clients?

The "Best Firm to Work For" honors can have a profound impact on our employees, our firm as a whole, and our clients. For our employees, this recognition fosters a sense of pride and validation, reinforcing their commitment and engagement. It enhances morale and motivates our team to continue delivering their best.

For the firm, being recognized as a top employer attracts top talent, allowing us to build a stronger and more diverse workforce. This recognition also strengthens our brand and reputation in the industry, positioning us as a leader that values its people.

Clients benefit from this honor as well, as a motivated and engaged workforce translates into better service and outcomes. When our employees feel valued and supported, they’re more likely to go above and beyond to meet client needs, ultimately fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust and excellence.