Mergers and acquisitions have always been complex, but in today’s environment the challenges are multiplied. Businesses must integrate people, processes, and technology at speed all while managing compliance, balancing budgets, and staying ahead of IT transformation. That’s why organizations partner with PSI, our consultants bring both expertise and care to every engagement.
One consultant who exemplifies this is Dave Vandeveer, Senior M&A Consultant with PSI, whose leadership is helping a major healthcare institution manage multi-billion-dollar integrations with precision and vision.
Leading Complex M&A with IT-Driven Insights
Dave first partnered with PSI in 2018, leading the integration for FCX Performance. In 2023, he returned to support the healthcare institution as the lead for their Integration Management Office, overseeing two high-profile acquisitions: Specialty Networks and Integrated Oncology Network.
In this role, he manages cross-functional workstreams, multi-million-dollar budgets, and compliance with GAAP, SEC, and SOX regulations. The goal: complete integrations on time and within budget, while keeping scope tightly defined.
His track record demonstrates consistent success, delivering four integrations and three divestitures on schedule and within budget, while introducing new processes that drive efficiency. For example, Dave led the design of a new formulary drug-mapping process, bringing together multiple functional teams to streamline operations.
Technology is central to this work. Dave leverages AI tools as a beta tester within the organization, extracting key contract details in seconds. He has also automated reporting with Power BI and uses LucidChart for process mapping, recommending both to peers looking to reduce repetitive work. Looking ahead, he sees Microsoft Copilot as a must-have for professionals who want to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving IT landscape.
Partnering for Smarter, Faster Results
For integrations at this scale, strong collaboration with the client is critical. Dave emphasizes the value of the healthcare institution’s leadership team, from Directors to SVPs, who remain actively engaged in decision-making and alignment. “The executives are very responsive, which helps us accomplish objectives more efficiently,” he explains.
The organization’s culture also supports success through balance. Unlike many high-pressure environments, meetings rarely extend beyond business hours, allowing consultants to sustain productivity and focus during the day. For Dave, that balance has been a refreshing change that enables sharper, more consistent performance.
These elements, executive alignment, responsive collaboration, and balance, help ensure integration milestones are met while fostering long-term organizational strength.
Why PSI’s People-First Approach Sets Consultants Apart
Behind Dave’s success is the support system he has found in PSI. As a locally rooted firm, PSI prioritizes relationships and invests in its consultants. Dave highlights how PSI leadership — from the CEO, Monty Ragland, to the sales team — personally checks in, ensuring he feels valued and equipped to grow. “I feel like PSI has my back,” he says. “They care about me and my career development. I’d recommend them to anyone in the job market.”
This people-first philosophy is what sets PSI apart in Central Ohio’s consulting community. By supporting consultants like Dave, PSI ensures clients like major healthcare institutions benefit from talent that is not only highly skilled but also fully engaged in delivering results.
At a time when businesses face mounting complexity in M&A and IT, this combination of expertise and empathy is exactly what organizations need to navigate change with confidence. By blending technical skill with genuine care, PSI helps organizations achieve transformation that lasts.
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