The Chartis Group

The Chartis Group
TypePrivate
IndustryProfessional services
Founded2001
HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Area served
United States
Key peopleKen Graboys (CEO)
OwnerBlackstone Inc. (2024–present)
Number of employees
1,450 (2026)
Websitewww.chartis.com

The Chartis Group, LLC, commonly known as Chartis, is an American management consulting firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 2001, the firm provides advisory and consulting services primarily to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors.

History

Chartis was founded in July 2001 in Chicago by Ken Graboys and Ethan Arnold as a healthcare consulting firm serving hospitals and health systems.

Acquisitions

Chartis began expanding through acquisitions in 2014, when it acquired Aspen Advisors, an IT strategy consulting firm. In 2015, it acquired iVantage Health Analytics. The company acquired Oncology Solutions in 2018 and The Greeley Company in 2019. In 2020, Chartis acquired Jarrard Inc. It acquired crankfrog and Just Health Collective in 2022, followed by Chi-Matic in 2023 and HealthScape Advisors in 2024. In 2025, Chartis acquired Healthlink Advisors, and in 2026 it acquired Leap AI and PayerAlly.

Private equity investment transitions

Date Company
2012 Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners
2019 Audax Private Equity
2024 Blackstone, Inc.

Organization and services

Chartis provides consulting and advisory services primarily to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. Its services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, performance improvement, digital and technology strategy, data analytics, and cybersecurity.

Centers and affiliated organizations

The Chartis Center for Rural Health was established in 2015 following the acquisition of iVantage Health Analytics. It conducts research and assesses rural and community hospitals using the Hospital Strength INDEX methodology.

In 2024, representatives of the center testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance on rural healthcare issues. The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023 and conducts research on health equity and healthcare disparities.

Awards

References

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