AArete Expands Healthcare Consulting Practice with Two Managing Directors

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2025 — Global management and technology consulting firm AArete has expanded its healthcare consulting practice with the appointment of Pam Price and Gina Hedstrom as managing directors. The leadership additions reinforce the firm’s commitment to advancing innovation and operational excellence in healthcare.

“With decades of healthcare experience, Pam and Gina bring invaluable perspective to AArete clients,” said Loren Trimble, CEO of AArete. “Their expertise enhances our ability to deliver data-driven, AI-powered solutions that address the most complex challenges facing healthcare organizations today.”

Pam Price joins AArete with more than 35 years of experience driving measurable improvements for payers and providers. Her expertise spans Medicare Advantage, revenue optimization, provider engagement, and financial operations, coupled with deep knowledge of CMS regulations, risk adjustment, and Stars methodologies. Price’s focus on combining strategic vision with operational insight will support clients in strengthening compliance and member engagement.

Gina Hedstrom, RN, brings over 20 years of experience in healthcare consulting and clinical operations. As a registered nurse and experienced advisor to U.S. health payers, Hedstrom has led initiatives in policy optimization, claims adjudication, utilization management, and credentialing. In her new role within AArete’s Payment Intelligence® practice, she will oversee strategic efforts in payment accuracy, automation, and healthcare data innovation.

AArete’s ongoing recognition for excellence includes being named to Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms for four consecutive years and inclusion in Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 in the Healthcare & Life Sciences category. The firm was also listed among Modern Healthcare’s Largest Healthcare Management Consulting Firms in 2025.

Founded with a focus on data-driven transformation, AArete specializes in profitability improvement, digital innovation, and strategic change across industries. The firm’s approach blends analytics, technology, and human-centered consulting to help organizations drive purposeful, measurable outcomes.