Consulting Services

    Strategic IT guidance aligned with business outcomes

    Our consulting practice brings deep healthcare IT expertise to help organizations navigate digital transformation. We assess, strategize, and execute technology initiatives that align with business objectives—reducing risk, optimizing costs, and accelerating time to value.

    What We Do

    Service overview and the core capabilities BCP brings to every consulting services engagement.

    IT strategy and digital transformation roadmaps
    Technology assessment and vendor evaluation
    Enterprise architecture design and governance
    Change management and organizational readiness
    Regulatory compliance strategy (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2)
    M&A technology due diligence and integration

    Key Benefits

    Strategic Clarity

    Clear technology roadmaps aligned with business goals eliminate wasted spend and misaligned initiatives.

    Risk Mitigation

    Proactive compliance and security assessments prevent costly breaches and regulatory penalties.

    Accelerated ROI

    Focused execution plans deliver measurable business value within the first 90 days of engagement.

    Strategic IT consulting roadmap for healthcare organizations
    Strategy that delivers

    Roadmaps grounded in healthcare reality and measurable ROI.

    Why BCP for IT Consulting

    Exclusive focus on healthcare and life sciences IT transformation
    TOGAF-certified enterprise architects with deep Azure expertise
    90-day value realization with measurable ROI from day one
    M&A technology due diligence and post-merger integration specialists
    HIPAA/HITRUST readiness assessments with actionable remediation plans
    Vendor-neutral technology evaluation and selection guidance

    Who We Serve

    The audiences this service is built for, with the specifics that matter to each.

    Health Startups

    From MVP to enterprise-ready procurement posture.

    • HIPAA & SOC 2 readiness roadmap
    • Reference architecture review
    • Investor / acquirer due-diligence packs

    Health Systems

    Strategy, governance, and modernization roadmaps.

    • IT strategic plan refresh
    • EHR optimization assessment
    • Application portfolio rationalization

    Payers

    Regulatory readiness and core admin modernization.

    • Interoperability rule compliance
    • Core admin replacement strategy
    • M&A IT integration

    Life Sciences

    Validated systems, data strategy, and digital transformation.

    • GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 strategy
    • Clinical-research IT roadmap
    • RWE data strategy

    Who We Serve

    Our IT consulting practice is organized around the audiences we serve every day — each engagement combines deep healthcare regulatory fluency with hands-on Azure, data, and application architecture experience.

    Health Startups

    Move from MVP to enterprise-ready with HIPAA-grade architecture, SOC 2 readiness, and investor-grade compliance posture.

    SME Capabilities

    • HIPAA Security Rule gap assessments and remediation roadmaps
    • Reference architecture design on Azure (App Service, AKS, Key Vault, Private Link)
    • BAA strategy, sub-processor inventory, and vendor risk management
    • SOC 2 Type II readiness and evidence automation with Drata/Vanta integrations
    • FHIR R4 / SMART on FHIR product strategy for EHR-embedded workflows

    BCP Experience

    • Stood up HIPAA-compliant Azure landing zones for early-stage digital health companies in <30 days
    • Authored Security & Privacy whitepapers used in enterprise health-system procurement reviews
    • Advised founding teams on technical due diligence for Series A/B raises
    Learn more about our work with Health Startups

    Payers & TPAs

    Modernize claims, membership, and analytics platforms while staying aligned with CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization rules.

    SME Capabilities

    • X12 EDI strategy: 837/835/834/270/271/278 transaction architecture
    • Claims platform selection and implementation (Edifecs, ClaimsXten, HealthRules, custom)
    • HEDIS, STARS, and risk-adjustment data strategy on Azure Synapse / Databricks
    • CMS-0057 Prior Authorization API and Patient Access API readiness
    • Network adequacy and provider data management frameworks

    BCP Experience

    • Led claims data warehouse modernizations processing 100M+ annual encounters
    • Implemented MLR and risk-adjustment dashboards for regional Medicare Advantage plans
    • Designed FHIR-based Patient Access APIs aligned with CMS Final Rule timelines
    Learn more about our work with Payers & TPAs

    Health Systems

    Translate enterprise strategy into measurable IT outcomes across Epic, Oracle Health, analytics, and AI initiatives.

    SME Capabilities

    • Enterprise architecture and IT strategy aligned to TOGAF and HIMSS frameworks
    • Epic / Oracle Health (Cerner) integration architecture with Azure Health Data Services
    • Service-line analytics, length-of-stay, and revenue cycle optimization roadmaps
    • M&A IT due diligence and post-merger integration planning
    • Clinical AI governance (model validation, bias testing, monitoring)

    BCP Experience

    • Delivered post-merger IT integration playbooks for multi-hospital systems
    • Architected enterprise data warehouses unifying clinical, financial, and operational data
    • Established AI governance committees and model risk management processes
    Learn more about our work with Health Systems

    Provider Organizations

    Operationalize HITECH and HIPAA in the real workflows of medical groups, ACOs, and specialty practices.

    SME Capabilities

    • HITECH vs HIPAA gap analysis with practical operating procedures
    • Breach notification workflow design and tabletop exercises
    • EHR security configuration reviews (Epic, athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, NextGen)
    • Meaningful Use / Promoting Interoperability attestation support
    • Risk Assessment (SRA) facilitation and remediation tracking

    BCP Experience

    • Conducted HIPAA Security Risk Assessments across multi-specialty provider groups
    • Built incident response runbooks aligned with HHS OCR breach reporting requirements
    • Advised provider leadership on HITECH-driven technology investments
    Learn more about our work with Provider Organizations

    EHR Optimization

    Reduce clicks, automate documentation, and unlock data trapped in the EHR through SMART on FHIR and integration strategy.

    SME Capabilities

    • EHR workflow assessments and clinician time-motion studies
    • SMART on FHIR app strategy and CDS Hooks design
    • Bulk FHIR ($export) data extraction and downstream analytics enablement
    • Ambient documentation and generative AI integration into clinical workflows
    • Vendor evaluation for sidecar tools (Abridge, DAX, Suki, Nuance)

    BCP Experience

    • Designed SMART on FHIR roadmaps for embedding analytics directly in Epic and Cerner
    • Reduced clinician documentation time through targeted workflow re-engineering
    • Integrated generative AI scribes with HIPAA-compliant guardrails
    Learn more about our work with EHR Optimization

    HIPAA Compliance

    Translate Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules into concrete technical controls your team can operate.

    SME Capabilities

    • HIPAA Security Rule §164.308–§164.312 control mapping to Azure native services
    • Encryption strategy (Azure Key Vault, customer-managed keys, TLS 1.2+ enforcement)
    • Audit logging and SIEM integration with Microsoft Sentinel
    • Business Associate oversight programs and BAA template libraries
    • HITRUST CSF alignment and certification roadmap support

    BCP Experience

    • Authored HIPAA compliance checklists adopted across client compliance programs
    • Built Sentinel-based PHI access monitoring with automated anomaly detection
    • Guided clients through OCR investigations and corrective action plans
    Learn more about our work with HIPAA Compliance

    ONC & Interoperability

    Achieve and maintain ONC certification and align with the 21st Century Cures Act and Information Blocking rules.

    SME Capabilities

    • ONC (g)(10) Standardized API certification readiness
    • USCDI v3+ data mapping and FHIR US Core Implementation Guide conformance
    • Information Blocking exception analysis and policy authoring
    • TEFCA and QHIN onboarding strategy
    • Inferno test harness execution and remediation

    BCP Experience

    • Guided HIT developers through ONC certification audits and surveillance
    • Implemented USCDI v3 mappings across legacy and modern data platforms
    • Designed Information Blocking compliance programs for provider organizations
    Learn more about our work with ONC & Interoperability

    FQHCs

    Meet HRSA and UDS requirements while modernizing the technology stack of community health centers.

    SME Capabilities

    • UDS+ reporting strategy and FHIR-based data submission
    • Sliding-fee discount workflow design in EHR and PM systems
    • 340B program technology and split-billing integration
    • Population health analytics for HRSA-priority measures
    • Grant-funded technology roadmap planning and HRSA OSV preparation

    BCP Experience

    • Implemented UDS reporting platforms for FQHCs across multiple HRSA regions
    • Built population health dashboards aligned with HRSA Clinical Quality Measures
    • Advised FQHC CIOs on HRSA Operational Site Visit technology readiness
    Learn more about our work with FQHCs

    Typical Triggers

    If any of these sound familiar, you're in the window where this service delivers the most value.

    Compliance gap

    Failed or near-failed HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2 audit.

    Strategy refresh

    Board or CEO asking 'what's our 3-year IT plan?'

    Vendor selection

    RFP for EHR, core admin, BI, or platform with no internal evaluator.

    M&A activity

    Acquisition closing or being evaluated; tech due diligence needed.

    Leadership change

    New CIO / CTO needs an outside-in assessment in 90 days.

    Failed initiative

    Stalled or over-budget program needs an independent reset.

    Service Deliverables

    Three engagement models, same engineering rigor — choose the operating boundary that fits your team.

    BCP Hosted

    Fully managed by BCP

    • BCP-hosted assessment workspace with shared docs, dashboards, and stakeholder portals
    • Roadmap and recommendations delivered as a living workspace, not a static deck

    Client Hosted

    Delivered into client tenant

    • Assessments, strategy docs, and roadmap artifacts delivered into client tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Jira)
    • Templates and playbooks for ongoing internal use

    BCP-Managed, Client Hosted

    BCP operates inside your tenant

    • BCP advisors embedded part-time inside client governance and steering committees
    • Quarterly roadmap refresh + KPI reviews
    • Vendor and program oversight on behalf of the client

    Service Timeline

    BCP's framework-driven methodology: Discover → Design → Build → Validate → Launch → Operate. Durations are typical and right-sized to scope.

    012–3 weeks

    Discover

    • Executive interviews
    • Document & system inventory
    • Risk & maturity scoring
    022–3 weeks

    Design

    • Future-state architecture
    • Roadmap & sequencing
    • Investment model
    03Varies

    Build

    • Detailed initiative charters
    • Vendor evaluation / RFP support
    • Pilot scoping
    042 weeks

    Validate

    • Executive review & socialization
    • Board-ready materials
    • Risk acceptance
    05Varies

    Launch

    • Program kickoff
    • PMO standup
    • Initial sprints in motion
    06Ongoing

    Operate

    • Advisory retainer
    • Quarterly roadmap reviews
    • Independent oversight

    Service Stack

    The BCP-preferred technology stack for this service, plus the common client stacks we support and operate.

    BCP Technology Stack

    Frameworks

    TOGAFITIL 4COBITHITRUST CSF

    Tools

    Jira / ConfluenceServiceNowLucidchartMiro

    Compliance

    HIPAA SRA toolkitHITRUST MyCSFDrata / Vanta

    Common Client Stacks We Support

    Microsoft

    SharePointTeamsAzure DevOpsPower BI

    Atlassian

    JiraConfluenceBitbucket

    ServiceNow

    ITSMAPMGRC

    BCP Azure Stack

    Purpose-built Azure components powering this service — HIPAA-compliant, scalable, and production-hardened.

    Azure DevOps

    Project management

    Boards, repos, pipelines, and test plans for end-to-end project lifecycle management.

    Microsoft Compliance Manager

    Compliance tracking

    HIPAA, HITRUST, and SOC 2 compliance score tracking with actionable improvement recommendations.

    Azure Migrate

    Migration assessment

    Server discovery, dependency mapping, and TCO analysis for cloud migration planning.

    Azure Cost Management

    Financial governance

    Budget alerts, cost analysis, and advisor recommendations for cloud spend optimization.

    Azure Architecture Center

    Reference architectures

    Healthcare-specific reference architectures for common patterns like patient portals and EHR integration.

    Azure Advisor

    Best practice engine

    Personalized recommendations for reliability, security, performance, cost, and operational excellence.

    Representative Use Cases

    • HITECH compliance requirements assessments and HITECH vs HIPAA gap analyses
    • HIPAA compliance checklists and healthcare IT compliance program build-out
    • ONC IT certification and 21st Century Cures Act compliance readiness
    • FQHC technology requirements and community health center compliance roadmaps
    • Post-merger IT integration for health system acquisitions

    Compliance

    The standards we engineer to — and how BCP ensures the controls are real, evidenced, and audit-ready.

    HIPAA Security Rule

    Full SRA aligned to NIST 800-66r2; remediation plan with priority tiers.

    HITRUST CSF

    Gap analysis vs. e1/i1/r2; readiness roadmap and evidence collection.

    SOC 2

    Trust Services Criteria mapping; control gap plan + auditor coordination.

    ONC / Cures Act

    Interoperability, information-blocking, and API readiness assessments.

    HRSA / FQHC

    OSV-aligned IT readiness and UDS reporting maturity reviews.

    Service Proof Points

    Representative engagements with the technical challenge, BCP solution, measured outcomes, and the trust assets we deliver alongside the work. Client identifiers anonymized; details available under NDA.

    Series C virtual-care provider

    HITRUST readiness in 9 months

    Challenge

    Enterprise health-plan partner required HITRUST e1 within the year or lose contract.

    BCP Solution

    • Maturity assessment and 90-day remediation sprints
    • Policies, procedures, and evidence automation
    • Auditor coordination through HITRUST issuance

    Measured Outcomes

    Achieved in 9 months
    HITRUST e1
    Retained ($12M ARR)
    Health-plan contract
    143
    Policy gaps closed

    Stack

    HITRUST MyCSFDrataAzure Policy

    Trust Assets

    • HITRUST certification
    • Auditor reference letter
    Two regional hospital systems, 3,200 beds combined

    Post-merger IT integration for hospital networks

    Challenge

    Six months after close, 800+ duplicate apps, two Epic instances, and unclear synergy plan.

    BCP Solution

    • Application portfolio rationalization and TIME analysis
    • Epic instance consolidation strategy
    • Integration PMO with quarterly KPI reviews

    Measured Outcomes

    312
    Apps decommissioned
    $14.6M annual
    Run-rate savings
    On target through Y2
    Synergy plan delivery

    Stack

    ServiceNow APMPower BIConfluence

    Trust Assets

    • Independent PMO oversight
    • Board-reviewed roadmap

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