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	The foundation administers annual grant programs, including one-time grants and renewable Fellows Program grants.		The foundation administers annual grant programs, including one-time grants and renewable Fellows Program grants.

			==References==

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	\| owner = [[Blackstone Inc.]] (2024–present)		\| owner = [[Blackstone Inc.]] (2024–present)
	\| employees = 1,450 (2026)		\| employees = 1,450 (2026)
	\| website = ~~{{URL\|~~https://www.chartis.com}}		\| website = https://www.chartis.com
	}}		}}
	== History ==		== History ==

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	\| industry = [[Professional services]]		\| industry = [[Professional services]]
	\| founded =		\| founded =
	\| ~~hq_location~~ = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]		\| hq = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]
	\| ~~area_served~~ = [[United States]]		\| area = [[United States]]
	\| key_people = Ken Graboys ([[CEO]])		\| key_people = Ken Graboys ([[CEO]])
	\| owner = [[Blackstone Inc.]] (2024–present)		\| owner = [[Blackstone Inc.]] (2024–present)
	\| ~~num_employees~~ = 1,450 (2026)		\| employees = 1,450 (2026)
	\| website = {{URL\|https://www.chartis.com}}		\| website = {{URL\|https://www.chartis.com}}
	}}		}}

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	\| name = Chartis		\| name = The Chartis Group
	\| logo = Chartis Logo.png		\| logo = Chartis Logo.png
	\| type = Private		\| type = Private

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	\| 2019 \|\| Audax Private Equity<ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/the-chartis-group-a-portfolio-company-of-riordan-lewis-haden-has-been-sold-to-audax-private-equity/ The Chartis Group, a portfolio company of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, has been sold to Audax Private Equity - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| RLH sold Chartis to Audax Private Equity, marking the firm's second private equity partnership.		\| 2019 \|\| Audax Private Equity<ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/the-chartis-group-a-portfolio-company-of-riordan-lewis-haden-has-been-sold-to-audax-private-equity/ The Chartis Group, a portfolio company of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, has been sold to Audax Private Equity - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| RLH sold Chartis to Audax Private Equity, marking the firm's second private equity partnership.
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	\| 2024 \|\| Blackstone, Inc.<ref>[https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/blackstone-buy-majority-stake-chartis-audax-private-equity Blackstone agrees to buy healthcare advisor Chartis]</ref><ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/audax-private-equity-has-sold-chartis-to-blackstone/ Audax Private Equity has sold Chartis to Blackstone - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Audax sold a majority stake in Chartis to Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.		\| 2024 \|\| Blackstone, Inc.<ref>[https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/blackstone-buy-majority-stake-chartis-audax-private-equity Blackstone agrees to buy healthcare advisor Chartis]</ref><ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/audax-private-equity-has-sold-chartis-to-blackstone/ Audax Private Equity has sold Chartis to Blackstone - Lincoln International LLC]</ref><ref>[https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/09/06/chartis-announces-majority-investment-from-blackstone-to-advance-mission-of-healthcare-transformation/ Chartis Announces Majority Investment from Blackstone to Advance Mission of Healthcare Transformation \| Healthcare IT Today]</ref><ref>[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/blackstone-agrees-buy-chartis-audax/ Blackstone agrees to buy Chartis from Audax - Crain's Chicago Business]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Audax sold a majority stake in Chartis to Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.
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	As of 2026, the firm employed approximately 1,450 professionals working with roughly 1,900 client organizations across the United States.		As of 2026, the firm employed approximately 1,450 professionals working with roughly 1,900 client organizations across the United States.

	Chartis provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. The firm organizes its consulting practice around several transformation domains.<ref>[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/chartis-group-ceo-ken-graboy-talks-future-under-blackstone/ Chartis Group CEO Ken Graboy talks future under Blackstone - Crain's Chicago Business]</ref><ref>[https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/the-chartis-group-leading-healthcare-advisory-firm Nation’s leading healthcare advisory firm with an unparalleled breadth of capabilities and depth of experience: The Chartis Group]</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/companies/the-chartis-group/ The Chartis Group \| Company Overview & News - Forbes] </ref><ref>[https://umbrex.com/resources/profiles-of-the-top-consulting-firms/overview-profile-and-history-of-the-chartis-group/ Profile of The Chartis Group \| Umbrex]</ref>		Chartis provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors<ref>[https://www.highergov.com/awardee/the-chartis-group-llc-10045767/ HigherGov: The Chartis Group Profile]</ref>. The firm organizes its consulting practice around several transformation domains.<ref>[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/chartis-group-ceo-ken-graboy-talks-future-under-blackstone/ Chartis Group CEO Ken Graboy talks future under Blackstone - Crain's Chicago Business]</ref><ref>[https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/the-chartis-group-leading-healthcare-advisory-firm Nation’s leading healthcare advisory firm with an unparalleled breadth of capabilities and depth of experience: The Chartis Group]</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/companies/the-chartis-group/ The Chartis Group \| Company Overview & News - Forbes] </ref><ref>[https://umbrex.com/resources/profiles-of-the-top-consulting-firms/overview-profile-and-history-of-the-chartis-group/ Profile of The Chartis Group \| Umbrex]</ref>

	For healthcare providers, Chartis offers services across four primary areas. Strategic transformation services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, academic medical center alignment, value-based care, and oncology advisory services. Performance transformation services encompass clinical and financial performance improvement, revenue cycle transformation, merger integration, care delivery, consumer access, physician enterprise advisory, and clinical quality and reliability. Digital and technology transformation services include health information technology strategy, clinical and business technology innovation, data analytics and architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity.		For healthcare providers, Chartis offers services across four primary areas. Strategic transformation services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, academic medical center alignment, value-based care, and oncology advisory services. Performance transformation services encompass clinical and financial performance improvement, revenue cycle transformation, merger integration, care delivery, consumer access, physician enterprise advisory, and clinical quality and reliability. Digital and technology transformation services include health information technology strategy, clinical and business technology innovation, data analytics and architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity.
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	The center publishes research and performance analyses related to rural healthcare and collaborates with the National Rural Health Association on annual hospital rankings and performance metrics.<ref>[https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/03-march/2026-top-20-rural-and-community-hospitals-announced NRHA's Rural Health Voices Blog \| National Rural Health Association - NRHA - NRHA]</ref>		The center publishes research and performance analyses related to rural healthcare and collaborates with the National Rural Health Association on annual hospital rankings and performance metrics.<ref>[https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/03-march/2026-top-20-rural-and-community-hospitals-announced NRHA's Rural Health Voices Blog \| National Rural Health Association - NRHA - NRHA]</ref>

	On May 16, 2024, Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance regarding challenges facing rural healthcare providers in the United States.<ref>[https://www.finance.senate.gov/download/05162024-topchik-testimony <nowiki>[2024-05-16] Download: 05162024 Topchik Testimony \| The United States Senate Committee on Finance</nowiki>]</ref><ref>https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/05162024_topchik_testimony.pdf</ref>		On May 16, 2024, Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance regarding challenges facing rural healthcare providers in the United States.<ref>[https://www.finance.senate.gov/download/05162024-topchik-testimony <nowiki>[2024-05-16] Download: 05162024 Topchik Testimony \| The United States Senate Committee on Finance</nowiki>]</ref><ref>https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/05162024_topchik_testimony.pdf</ref><ref>[https://www.modernhealthcare.com/politics-policy/rural-hospitals-medicare-advantage-pay-closing/ Rural hospitals facing low Medicare Advantage pay risk closing - Modern Healthcare]</ref><ref>[https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CRPT-119srpt6/html/CRPT-119srpt6.htm Senate Report 119-6 - REPORT ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE DURING THE 118th CONGRESS PURSUANT TO Rule XXVI of the Standing Rules OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE]</ref>

	The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023. The organization focuses on healthcare equity, disparities in care, and related advisory services.		The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023. The organization focuses on healthcare equity, disparities in care, and related advisory services.

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| logo = Chartis Logo.png
| type = Private
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| founded =
| hq_location = [[Chicago]], [[Illinois]], [[United States]]
| area_served = [[United States]]
| key_people = Ken Graboys ([[CEO]])
| owner = [[Blackstone Inc.]] (2024–present)
| num_employees = 1,450 (2026)
| website = {{URL|https://www.chartis.com}}
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== History ==
The Chartis Group, LLC, commonly known as Chartis, is a management consulting firm offering services to the healthcare industry.

Chartis was founded in July of 2001 in Chicago by Ken Graboys and Ethan Arnold, as a consulting firm focused on providing advisory services to hospitals and health systems. Today, the firm’s client base includes providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors.

=== Acquisitions [subsection] ===
After operating for years as a traditional healthcare consultancy, in 2014 the firm refined its business model and expanded its service offerings by acquiring Aspen Advisors, IT strategy consulting firm. Several acquisitions followed.

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Company !! Type !! Value !! Details / Notes
|-
| 2014 || Aspen Advisors || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Merger to build greater IT advisory capabilities.
|-
| 2015 || iVantage Health Analytics || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Expanded Chartis' data analytics and rural health capabilities.
|-
| 2018 || Oncology Solutions || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Deepened Chartis’ oncology and cancer-care advisory capabilities.
|-
| 2019 || The Greeley Company || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Added medical staff and credentialing advisory services to the Chartis portfolio.
|-
| 2020 || Jarrard Inc. || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Brought healthcare communications and change management expertise into the firm.
|-
| 2022 || crankfrog || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Expanded the firm’s ability to serve payer clients.
|-
| 2022 || Just Health Collective || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Brought expertise in health equity and health disparities into the firm.
|-
| 2023 || Chi-Matic || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Increased Chartis’ revenue cycle optimization capabilities.
|-
| 2024 || HealthScape Advisors || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Strengthened Chartis' health plan and payer-side consulting capabilities.
|-
| 2025 || Healthlink Advisors || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Enhanced healthcare technology advisory and implementation services.
|-
| 2026 || Leap AI || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Added artificial intelligence expertise to accelerate healthcare innovation.
|-
| 2026 || PayerAlly || Buy-side || Undisclosed || Added pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy strategy capabilities.
|}

=== Private equity ownership transitions ===

{| class="wikitable"
! Date !! Investor !! Type !! Value !! Details / Notes
|-
| 2012 || Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners || Sell-side || Undisclosed || Chartis received a capital raise from RLH Equity, marking its first institutional private equity backing.
|-
| 2019 || Audax Private Equity || Sell-side || Undisclosed || RLH sold Chartis to Audax Private Equity, marking the firm's second private equity partnership.
|-
| 2024 || Blackstone, Inc. || Sell-side || Undisclosed || Audax sold a majority stake in Chartis to Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.
|}

== Organization and Services ==
As of 2026, the firm employed approximately 1,450 professionals working with roughly 1,900 client organizations across the United States.

Chartis provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. The firm organizes its consulting practice around several transformation domains.

For healthcare providers, Chartis offers services across four primary areas. Strategic transformation services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, academic medical center alignment, value-based care, and oncology advisory services. Performance transformation services encompass clinical and financial performance improvement, revenue cycle transformation, merger integration, care delivery, consumer access, physician enterprise advisory, and clinical quality and reliability. Digital and technology transformation services include health information technology strategy, clinical and business technology innovation, data analytics and architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity.

For health plans and payers, Chartis provides advisory services through its HealthScape Advisors subsidiary, which focuses on payer strategy and operations and pharmacy benefit management strategy, procurement, and optimization.

For private equity investors, the firm offers transaction diligence, platform growth strategy, value optimization, and exit planning services.

Chartis also provides strategic communications and change management services through its Jarrard subsidiary, and medical staff services optimization through its Greeley subsidiary.

== Centers and Affiliated Organizations ==
Chartis has established several affiliated organizations and initiatives.

The Chartis Center for Rural Health was formed in 2015 following Chartis’ acquisition of iVantage Health Analytics, a healthcare analytics firm that developed the Hospital Strength INDEX®. In 2016, the center published its first annual list of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals, based on the Hospital Strength INDEX methodology.

The center publishes research and performance analyses related to rural healthcare and collaborates with the National Rural Health Association on annual hospital rankings and performance metrics.

On May 16, 2024, Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance regarding challenges facing rural healthcare providers in the United States.

The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023. The organization focuses on healthcare equity, disparities in care, and related advisory services.

The Chartis Foundation is the firm’s charitable organization and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2006. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver primary care and related services to underserved populations in the United States.

The foundation administers annual grant programs, including one-time grants and renewable Fellows Program grants.

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	The Chartis Group, LLC, commonly known as Chartis, is a management consulting firm offering services to the healthcare industry.		The Chartis Group, LLC, commonly known as Chartis, is a management consulting firm offering services to the healthcare industry.

	Chartis was founded in July of 2001 in Chicago by Ken Graboys and Ethan Arnold, as a consulting firm focused on providing advisory services to hospitals and health systems. Today, the firm’s client base includes providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors.		Chartis was founded in July of 2001 in Chicago by Ken Graboys and Ethan Arnold<ref>[https://www.consultingmag.com/2021/06/28/one-on-one-with-the-chartis-groups-ken-graboys/ One On One With The Chartis Group's Ken Graboys]</ref>, as a consulting firm focused on providing advisory services to hospitals and health systems. Today, the firm’s client base includes providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors.

	=== Acquisitions [subsection] ===		=== Acquisitions [subsection] ===
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	! Date !! Company !! Type !! Value !! Details / Notes		! Date !! Company !! Type !! Value !! Details / Notes
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	\| 2014 \|\| Aspen Advisors \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Merger to build greater IT advisory capabilities.		\| 2014 \|\| Aspen Advisors<ref>[https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/article/13024215/aspen-advisors-and-the-chartis-group-merge-to-create-broader-consultancy Aspen Advisors and The Chartis Group Merge to Create Broader Consultancy \| HCI Innovation Group]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Merger to build greater IT advisory capabilities.
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	\| 2015 \|\| iVantage Health Analytics \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Expanded Chartis' data analytics and rural health capabilities.		\| 2015 \|\| iVantage Health Analytics<ref>[https://www.nashvillepost.com/home/ivantage-acquired-by-chicago-company/article_d37cd6a7-1253-5ec0-a0f0-0251c0a04800.html iVantage acquired by Chicago company \| Home \| nashvillepost.com]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Expanded Chartis' data analytics and rural health capabilities.
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	\| 2018 \|\| Oncology Solutions \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Deepened Chartis’ oncology and cancer-care advisory capabilities.		\| 2018 \|\| Oncology Solutions<ref>[https://www.prweb.com/releases/the_chartis_group_acquires_oncology_solutions/prweb15205597.htm The Chartis Group Acquires Oncology Solutions]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Deepened Chartis’ oncology and cancer-care advisory capabilities.
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	\| 2019 \|\| The Greeley Company \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added medical staff and credentialing advisory services to the Chartis portfolio.		\| 2019 \|\| The Greeley Company<ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/keystone-capital-has-sold-the-greeley-company-to-the-chartis-group-a-portfolio-company-of-audax-private-equity/ Keystone Capital has sold The Greeley Company to The Chartis Group, a portfolio company of Audax Private Equity - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added medical staff and credentialing advisory services to the Chartis portfolio.
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	\| 2020 \|\| Jarrard Inc. \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Brought healthcare communications and change management expertise into the firm.		\| 2020 \|\| Jarrard Inc.<ref>[https://www.nashvillepost.com/mergers__acquisitions/chicago-company-acquires-health-care-communications-firm/article_4777c4c4-eb0e-58c5-bc4a-0a46b34aaa5d.html Chicago company acquires health care communications firm \| Mergers Acquisitions \| nashvillepost.com]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Brought healthcare communications and change management expertise into the firm.
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	\| 2022 \|\| crankfrog \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Expanded the firm’s ability to serve payer clients.		\| 2022 \|\| crankfrog<ref>[https://www.privsource.com/acquisitions/deal/the-chartis-group-acquires-crankfrog-KMyS4J The Chartis Group Acquires crankfrog \| PrivSource]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Expanded the firm’s ability to serve payer clients.
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	\| 2022 \|\| Just Health Collective \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Brought expertise in health equity and health disparities into the firm.		\| 2022 \|\| Just Health Collective<ref>[https://www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value-based-care/health-equity/article/21271056/at-the-chartis-groups-just-health-collective-a-firm-commitment-to-advancing-health-equity At the Chartis Group’s Just Health Collective, a Firm Commitment to Advancing Health Equity \| HCI Innovation Group]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Brought expertise in health equity and health disparities into the firm.
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	\| 2023 \|\| Chi-Matic \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Increased Chartis’ revenue cycle optimization capabilities.		\| 2023 \|\| Chi-Matic<ref>[https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/chartis-acquires-revenue-cycle-consultant/ Chartis acquires revenue cycle consultant Chi-Matic - Becker's Hospital Review \| Healthcare News & Analysis]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Increased Chartis’ revenue cycle optimization capabilities.
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	\| 2024 \|\| HealthScape Advisors \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Strengthened Chartis' health plan and payer-side consulting capabilities.		\| 2024 \|\| HealthScape Advisors<ref>[https://www.axios.com/pro/health-tech-deals/2024/02/06/audax-chartis-acquires-healthscape-advisors-consulting Audax-backed consulting firm Chartis acquires HealthScape Advisors]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Strengthened Chartis' health plan and payer-side consulting capabilities.
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	\| 2025 \|\| Healthlink Advisors \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Enhanced healthcare technology advisory and implementation services.		\| 2025 \|\| Healthlink Advisors<ref>[https://www.theconsultingreport.com/chartis-acquires-healthlink-advisors-to-strengthen-healthcare-technology-capabilities/ Chartis Acquires Healthlink Advisors to Strengthen Healthcare Technology Capabilities - The Consulting Report]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Enhanced healthcare technology advisory and implementation services.
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	\| 2026 \|\| Leap AI \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added artificial intelligence expertise to accelerate healthcare innovation.		\| 2026 \|\| Leap AI<ref>[https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/chartis-adds-ai-expertise-accelerate-healthcare-innovation Chartis adds AI expertise to accelerate healthcare innovation \| Healthcare IT News]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added artificial intelligence expertise to accelerate healthcare innovation.
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	\| 2026 \|\| PayerAlly \|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy strategy capabilities.		\| 2026 \|\| PayerAlly<ref>[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-care/ccb-healthscape-advisors-buys-payerally-20260513/ HealthScape acquires PayerAlly pharmacy consultant - Crain's Chicago Business]</ref>\|\| Buy-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Added pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy strategy capabilities.
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	\| 2012 \|\| Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners \|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Chartis received a capital raise from RLH Equity, marking its first institutional private equity backing.		\| 2012 \|\| Riordan, Lewis & Haden Equity Partners<ref>[https://www.wsj.com/articles/DJFLBO0020121207e8c7rxwgi Chartis Group Raises Capital From RLH Equity - WSJ]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Chartis received a capital raise from RLH Equity, marking its first institutional private equity backing.
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	\| 2019 \|\| Audax Private Equity \|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| RLH sold Chartis to Audax Private Equity, marking the firm's second private equity partnership.		\| 2019 \|\| Audax Private Equity<ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/the-chartis-group-a-portfolio-company-of-riordan-lewis-haden-has-been-sold-to-audax-private-equity/ The Chartis Group, a portfolio company of Riordan, Lewis & Haden, has been sold to Audax Private Equity - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| RLH sold Chartis to Audax Private Equity, marking the firm's second private equity partnership.
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	\| 2024 \|\| Blackstone, Inc. \|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Audax sold a majority stake in Chartis to Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.		\| 2024 \|\| Blackstone, Inc.<ref>[https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/providers/blackstone-buy-majority-stake-chartis-audax-private-equity Blackstone agrees to buy healthcare advisor Chartis]</ref><ref>[https://www.lincolninternational.com/transactions/audax-private-equity-has-sold-chartis-to-blackstone/ Audax Private Equity has sold Chartis to Blackstone - Lincoln International LLC]</ref>\|\| Sell-side \|\| Undisclosed \|\| Audax sold a majority stake in Chartis to Blackstone, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers.
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	As of 2026, the firm employed approximately 1,450 professionals working with roughly 1,900 client organizations across the United States.		As of 2026, the firm employed approximately 1,450 professionals working with roughly 1,900 client organizations across the United States.

	Chartis provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. The firm organizes its consulting practice around several transformation domains.		Chartis provides advisory services to healthcare providers, health plans, and private equity investors. The firm organizes its consulting practice around several transformation domains.<ref>[https://www.chicagobusiness.com/health-pulse/chartis-group-ceo-ken-graboy-talks-future-under-blackstone/ Chartis Group CEO Ken Graboy talks future under Blackstone - Crain's Chicago Business]</ref><ref>[https://thesiliconreview.com/magazine/profile/the-chartis-group-leading-healthcare-advisory-firm Nation’s leading healthcare advisory firm with an unparalleled breadth of capabilities and depth of experience: The Chartis Group]</ref><ref>[https://www.forbes.com/companies/the-chartis-group/ The Chartis Group \| Company Overview & News - Forbes] </ref><ref>[https://umbrex.com/resources/profiles-of-the-top-consulting-firms/overview-profile-and-history-of-the-chartis-group/ Profile of The Chartis Group \| Umbrex]</ref>

	For healthcare providers, Chartis offers services across four primary areas. Strategic transformation services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, academic medical center alignment, value-based care, and oncology advisory services. Performance transformation services encompass clinical and financial performance improvement, revenue cycle transformation, merger integration, care delivery, consumer access, physician enterprise advisory, and clinical quality and reliability. Digital and technology transformation services include health information technology strategy, clinical and business technology innovation, data analytics and architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity.		For healthcare providers, Chartis offers services across four primary areas. Strategic transformation services include strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions advisory, academic medical center alignment, value-based care, and oncology advisory services. Performance transformation services encompass clinical and financial performance improvement, revenue cycle transformation, merger integration, care delivery, consumer access, physician enterprise advisory, and clinical quality and reliability. Digital and technology transformation services include health information technology strategy, clinical and business technology innovation, data analytics and architecture, and enterprise cybersecurity.
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	The Chartis Center for Rural Health was formed in 2015 following Chartis’ acquisition of iVantage Health Analytics, a healthcare analytics firm that developed the Hospital Strength INDEX®. In 2016, the center published its first annual list of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals, based on the Hospital Strength INDEX methodology.		The Chartis Center for Rural Health was formed in 2015 following Chartis’ acquisition of iVantage Health Analytics, a healthcare analytics firm that developed the Hospital Strength INDEX®. In 2016, the center published its first annual list of Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals, based on the Hospital Strength INDEX methodology.

	The center publishes research and performance analyses related to rural healthcare and collaborates with the National Rural Health Association on annual hospital rankings and performance metrics.		The center publishes research and performance analyses related to rural healthcare and collaborates with the National Rural Health Association on annual hospital rankings and performance metrics.<ref>[https://www.ruralhealth.us/blogs/2026/03-march/2026-top-20-rural-and-community-hospitals-announced NRHA's Rural Health Voices Blog \| National Rural Health Association - NRHA - NRHA]</ref>

	On May 16, 2024, Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance regarding challenges facing rural healthcare providers in the United States.		On May 16, 2024, Michael Topchik, executive director of the Chartis Center for Rural Health, testified before the United States Senate Committee on Finance regarding challenges facing rural healthcare providers in the United States.<ref>[https://www.finance.senate.gov/download/05162024-topchik-testimony <nowiki>[2024-05-16] Download: 05162024 Topchik Testimony \| The United States Senate Committee on Finance</nowiki>]</ref><ref>https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/05162024_topchik_testimony.pdf</ref>

	The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023. The organization focuses on healthcare equity, disparities in care, and related advisory services.		The Chartis Center for Health Equity and Belonging was established in 2023. The organization focuses on healthcare equity, disparities in care, and related advisory services.

	The Chartis Foundation is the firm’s charitable organization and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2006. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver primary care and related services to underserved populations in the United States.		The Chartis Foundation is the firm’s charitable organization and a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2006<ref>[https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/203996418 Chartis Foundation - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica]</ref>. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that deliver primary care and related services to underserved populations in the United States.

	The foundation administers annual grant programs, including one-time grants and renewable Fellows Program grants.		The foundation administers annual grant programs, including one-time grants and renewable Fellows Program grants.