Curis Consulting

Healthcare is a complex and ever-changing field that requires a deep and consistent understanding of regulations, compliance, and quality performance. CURIS Consulting, founded by Shannon Nielson and Jen Calohan, is a beacon of hope for healthcare organizations seeking support. Together, Nielson and Calohan carry over three decades of industry experience and have developed a consulting model that addresses the specific needs of the health center program regulated and funded by HRSA.

CURIS Consulting offers a comprehensive range of services to healthcare organizations, including training, technical assistance, strategic and operational planning and transformation, and serving in interim executive positions to promote sustained quality and process improvement, stabilize the workforce, overcome staffing shortages, improve patient-centered access to care, and advance health equity. Its expertise spans clinical, operational, financial, and quality performance, making CURIS Consulting a onestop- shop for healthcare organizations seeking support. The firm is dedicated to enhancing the quality, processes, and performance of healthcare organizations, including health centers, PCA/HCCNS, and more.

“CURIS Consulting uses a systematic, evidence-based problem-solving approach aligned with Lean Six Sigma to understand a client’s current state and develop unique action plans for sustainable, meaningful change and value,” says Jen Calohan, co-founder/owner, and principal consultant of CURIS.

It uses a reproducible strategic planning framework (SPF) model to ensure consistency while adapting to unique information. One of CURIS Consulting’s key values is its commitment to building long-term relationships with clients and becoming an extension of their teams. Its customized approach helps organizations cultivate change at the organizational culture level, shape strategies and vision in innovative ways, and redefine quality care. Its approach to healthcare consulting is grounded in practical tools and skills that provide sustainable improvement and uphold cultural tenets of continuous improvement. CURIS Consulting’s dedication to improving the healthcare industry and its exceptional performance make it a promising organization with a bright future.

CURIS Consulting’s commitment to excellence and innovation enables it to provide personalized attention, setting it apart from other consulting firms. The firm takes a client-focused approach, serving as an extension of their team. Its unique ability to coach and teach enables it to provide customized consulting services that help healthcare organizations improve their processes, reduce risks, and comply with regulations.

CURIS Connect, its care coordination, and care management service line, connects healthcare organizations to dedicated, remote resources for efficient and effective care coordination and care management. Its extensive experience in operational efficiency, risk management, and compliance allows it to offer consulting services that address clinical outcomes and the patient experience.

CURIS Consulting has a track record of successful engagements that prove its ability to create value and impact. For example, it provided a complete functional redesign for a community health center, including new initiatives like call center management, team-based care models, and QI strategies. In another engagement, it worked with a network of 15 health centers to develop a data strategy customized for each center to achieve their strategic goals.

With its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence, CURIS Consulting is poised to significantly impact the healthcare landscape and be a trusted partner for healthcare organizations.