Implementation services · HCIT staffing & delivery
Morgan Hunter Healthcare
Morgan Hunter Healthcare provides healthcare IT staffing and consulting for EHR implementation, optimization, go-live, integration, and revenue-cycle support across Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, and related systems. It is not a software product.
Strong fit
- Health systems that need Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, or billing consultants for projects or support of older systems
- CIOs who want a partner that both staffs and delivers work, not just a marketplace
- Programs that care more about consultant quality and responsiveness than brand size
Weak fit
- Buyers who want one firm to own an Epic install lasting years with hundreds of go-live support staff
- Groups that will not name their own application owners
- Groups looking for software products instead of consulting
Bottom line
Morgan Hunter Healthcare is worth using for mid-sized health IT staffing and project work across the major EHR vendors. It suits health systems that want strong candidates, Cerner billing support, and responsive account service. Buyers who want one firm to run a very large program may prefer Tegria.
Score breakdown
Weights: Outcomes 35% · Product 30% · Implementation 20% · Pricing clarity 15%.
Morgan Hunter Healthcare provides healthcare IT staffing and consulting across Epic, Oracle Health, MEDITECH, and related platforms.
Its work covers setup, improvement, go-live, integration, and billing support.
Clients point to strong candidates, Cerner billing support, and responsive account service. It is less of a hands-off firm for running very large programs than Tegria.
It is a services partner, not software.
Compare HPG when Oracle Health know-how is the reason to hire, and ReMedi when physician-led tailoring matters most.
It is a solid mid-sized firm that staffs and delivers work, with rates no clearer than usual. It scores just under HPG, with a broader mix of EHR vendors and more focus on staffing. Pricing is based on consultant rates and statements of work.
Competitor landscape
| Vendor | Overall | Speed to go-live |
|---|---|---|
| Tegria | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Cumberland Consulting | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Ellit Groups | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| ReMedi Health Solutions | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Divurgent | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Nordic | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| Pivot Point Consulting | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| MedSys Group | 7.3 | 7.0 |
| HPG | 7.3 | 7.1 |
| Stoltenberg Consulting | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Signature Consulting Group | 7.1 | 7.0 |
| Morgan Hunter Healthcare | 7.1 | 6.9 |
| HealthTECH Resources | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Ero Health | 6.7 | 6.6 |
Pricing
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Healthcare IT consulting, direct hire, and project staffing, sold on consultant rates and statements of work. |
| What usually drives cost | Mix of skills, vendor certification, length, and whether the work is setup, improvement, or support for older systems. |
| What to ask before you buy | Rates for the modules you need, a clear markup, and replacement terms if a consultant leaves mid-project. |
| Published pricing | Morgan Hunter Healthcare does not publish prices. |
Prerequisites for purchase
| Need | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| What you need to get Morgan Hunter Healthcare to function | |
| Written skill needs for each open role | Vague requests bring back mismatched resumes. |
| A staff member who owns hiring and can make decisions | Slow feedback loses candidates. |
| A clear choice of Epic, Oracle, or MEDITECH first | Unfocused searches waste weeks. |
| Budget range and expected duration | Mismatched rate expectations stall offers. |
| A way to get consultants set up (VPN, EHR access) | Paying consultants to wait on day one wastes money. |
| What will maximize your value | |
| Interview for depth in the module, not only years on a resume | Cerner scheduling is not Cerner RevCycle. |
| Check every week which roles may not get filled | Unfilled roles nobody mentions threaten go-live dates. |
| Require handover notes at each stage | Staff who leave without handing over knowledge are just rented help. |
| Keep a few backups ready in case someone leaves | Relying on one person is a common risk. |
| Track how long new consultants take to become useful | The start date is not when value begins. |
| Deal-breakers | |
| You need one firm to run a 500-person Epic install alone. | |
| Nobody on staff will manage consultants. | |
| You have not decided on skill needs or the EHR vendor. | |
| Your budget cannot cover mid-sized consulting rates. | |
| You want software, not people. | |
Value creation time frame
| # | Stage | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | From starting the search to the first list of candidates | 1-3 weeks for common modules |
| 2 | From offer to a productive consultant | 2-5 weeks, including system access |
| 3 | Steady delivery | Ongoing for the SOW term |
Methodology
| Weight | Factor | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Customer outcomes | Whether buyers get measurable operational or clinical-workflow results after go-live |
| 30% | Product | Capability depth, reliability, and fit for the job the category buys |
| 20% | Implementation | How hard it is to stand up, integrate, train, and stabilize |
| 15% | Pricing clarity | Whether a buyer can model total cost without a mystery quote |
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Highly recommend | Strong outcomes and product with manageable caveats |
| Recommend | Solid fit for the right buyer; know the tradeoffs |
| Conditional | Only with a specific use case or heavy caveats |
| Not recommended | Avoid for most buyers in this category |
Read our full methodology for how we weight scores and assign recommend labels.