Strategy Development

We help healthcare organizations define clear, actionable strategies grounded in data, insight, and experience. Whether developing a new innovation roadmap, refining a service line, or aligning digital initiatives with enterprise goals, we ensure your vision is both ambitious and achievable.

Market and Vendor Assessments

We conduct objective analyses of emerging technologies, markets, and vendors to guide informed decisions. We evaluate capabilities, scalability, cost structures, and alignment with your goals — helping you select the right partners and investments for long-term value.

Market Positioning and Communication Strategy

We craft positioning strategies and communication plans that strengthen your brand and connect your story to your stakeholders. From internal alignment to external visibility, we help organizations articulate their value and stand out in a competitive healthcare landscape.

Partnership and Business Development Advisory

We bring health systems, startups, and academic partners together to build sustainable collaborations. Our approach emphasizes shared objectives, operational alignment, and measurable outcomes — enabling partnerships that translate innovation into real-world impact.

Technology Implementation and Project Management

From concept to go-live, we guide your organization through every stage of implementation. We combine project management discipline with an understanding of healthcare workflows to deliver digital transformation initiatives that are on time, on budget, and on purpose.

Innovation and Change Enablement

Transformative ideas require thoughtful execution and cultural alignment. We help organizations design innovation programs, engage stakeholders, and foster a mindset that embraces change — ensuring that strategy and technology adoption create lasting impact.

Meagan Howard, MHA

Founder & Principal Consultant | Howard Consulting

I founded Howard Consulting to help healthcare organizations bridge the gap between innovation and implementation—turning strategy into measurable results.

With more than a decade of experience across hospitals, health systems, and digital health ventures, I’ve led transformation initiatives spanning virtual care, AI, predictive analytics, and clinical operations redesign. My work has included leadership roles at Houston Methodist, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Texas Medical Center Innovation, where I helped shape enterprise programs that reimagine how care is delivered.

At Howard Consulting, we partner with health systems and startups to advance strategy, drive digital transformation, and design partnerships that make innovation sustainable. I believe meaningful change in healthcare happens where technology, strategy, and people intersect—and my mission is to help organizations thrive at that intersection.