Meet Kevin Holston

Serving those who care: Strategic support for Leaders, Communities and Families.

Who I Am

For more than a decade, I have navigated the intricate intersections of the healthcare ecosystem, cultivating a 360-degree view that few consultants possess. My journey has spanned the full spectrum of the industry: from federal oversight and global medical leaders to the strategic engines of payers, ambulatory surgery centers, and senior living communities.

This diverse exposure means I don’t see quality metrics in isolation; I understand the critical ripple effects between policy, reimbursement, and the physical delivery of care.

I help organizations move beyond "checking the box" to achieve sustainable operational excellence. Whether I am optimizing clinical workflows, enhancing the patient experience, or architecting QAPI frameworks, my approach remains the same: I bridge the gap between high-level data and frontline reality. I transform complex performance gaps into clear, actionable roadmaps that empower providers to focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional care.

Representative Experience

I have driven quality and operational improvements across the following organizations and sectors:

  • Public Health & Government: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

  • Health Systems & Patient Experience: Kaiser Permanente

  • Health Payers & Claims: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana

  • Medical Device & Manufacturing: Johnson & Johnson, Alcon

  • Pharmacy & Benefits: CVS Health (Specialty Pharmacy), Mercer, Marsh McLennan

  • Senior Living & Long-Term Care: Wesley Manor Retirement Community

  • Clinical Settings: Ophthalmology Practices, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)

10+ years across the healthcare ecosystem

Differentiators

Proven workflow improvements

Technology + people integration

Training that boosts adoption by 25–35%

Technology & Security

I operate as an extension of your team, not an outsider. Whether we are collaborating via Microsoft 365 or deep-diving into data in Excel, I prioritize your organization’s security protocols:

  • Hardware Flexible: Comfortable utilizing client-issued devices to ensure 100% compliance with internal security policies

  • M365 Native: Expert-level integration with Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint for real-time collaboration

  • Secure Access: Ready to be onboarded via your IT support’s existing Microsoft tenant for encrypted, audited workflows

Let’s Build a Better Resident Experience Together