Saltgrass Advisory Launches to Accelerate Healthcare AI Innovation
Saltgrass Advisory, a strategic consulting firm focused on artificial intelligence and emerging healthcare technologies, has officially launched in Charleston, S.C. The firm works closely with healthcare institutions, startups, and investors to move advanced AI solutions from concept to scalable, real-world applications.
Brett Berman, director of operations at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), praised Saltgrass Advisory for their role in commercializing an oncology AI platform. “Saltgrass Advisory brought the strategic insight and healthcare expertise we needed to define and commercialize our oncology AI innovation,” he said.
Leadership with Deep Healthcare and AI Experience
Saltgrass Advisory is led by Robert Goodman and Brian Litten, both seasoned executives with extensive backgrounds in healthcare, data, and AI. Goodman’s experience includes leadership roles at Deloitte and technology companies backed by Blackstone and Vista. Litten brings decades of healthcare operational expertise, including a successful NASDAQ IPO with Tabula Rasa and leadership roles in oncology and digital health companies.
Together, they position Saltgrass Advisory as a reliable partner for healthcare organizations looking to adopt AI-driven innovation effectively.
Addressing Urgent Healthcare Challenges
With the healthcare sector under pressure to improve outcomes while managing costs, Saltgrass Advisory offers guidance focused on intelligent infrastructure, clinical relevance, and operational execution. Their approach helps healthcare leaders implement AI solutions that deliver tangible improvements.
Real-World Impact at MUSC
Saltgrass Advisory recently supported MUSC in commercializing its oncology AI platform, LAMPER. The results include:
- 80% reduction in support staff burden per patient
- 10–20% increase in clinical trial enrollment
- 3–4 hours saved per patient across multiple roles
- Reduced time-to-appointment readiness from 1–2 days to under a day
In one department, LAMPER is projected to save between $2.1 million and $10.2 million over five years, while also increasing patient throughput and clinical trial participation. Berman emphasized that Saltgrass Advisory helped translate academic discovery into practical value.
Core Services
Saltgrass Advisory helps healthcare clients accelerate outcomes through:
- Commercialization and go-to-market strategies
- AI strategy, data platforms, intelligent models, and scalable operations
- Fractional leadership in product, operations, technology, and growth
- One-on-one advisory for institutional leaders and startup founders
- Regulatory, compliance, and policy support
Meet the Team
- Brian Litten, Managing Partner – Former digital health founder & CEO
- Robert Goodman, Managing Partner – Former data & AI executive at Deloitte
- Lisa Davis, Principal – Past CIO of a top U.S. health plan; Former SVP, Intel Health Solutions
- Munish Khaneja, MD, Principal – Former health plan CMO at EmblemHealth and HealthEdge
- Drew Narayan, Principal – Former strategy leader at Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
- Archana Puthran, Principal – Former AI & digital health leader at UnitedHealth and OptumRx
- Jacob Jesson, Principal – Former EVP and chief revenue and experience officer at Medecision
- Paige Bagby, Principal – Former communications and public relations leader at Ogilvy
Upcoming Speaker Series
Saltgrass Advisory has launched a speaker series focused on practical steps to scale health AI. The first event is scheduled for August 19 at 11 a.m. ET.
About Saltgrass Advisory
Saltgrass Advisory is part of the Saltgrass Companies ecosystem, which also includes Saltgrass Capital, Saltgrass Venture Studios, and Saltgrass Institute. Together, these organizations focus on accelerating healthcare innovation through AI by providing strategic clarity, speed, and execution capabilities.
Stay updated by following Saltgrass Advisory on LinkedIn. For more information, visit www.saltgrassadvisory.com or contact info@saltgrassadvisory.com.
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