Experts & Advisors
John Baltz
Senior Director

2963 Sidco Drive, Suite 101
Nashville, TN 37204
+1.615.371.8612 Main
+1.615.371.8612 Direct
+1.402.319.0919 Mobile
John Baltz is a Senior Director at Ankura, based in Nashville with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare operations, finance, analytics, and technology‑enabled transformation. He specializes in translating complex technology and strategic initiatives into operational workflows that function reliably in day‑to‑day healthcare environments. John brings deep expertise in project, program, and change management, supported by a blend of healthcare domain depth, analytics fluency, and operational grounding. His work spans health systems, hospitals, physician groups, and revenue cycle organizations.
Experience
John’s recent work includes leading revenue cycle transformation efforts that redesign front‑end workflows, strengthen financial performance, and improve patient experience. He has guided organizations through transitions from current‑ to future‑state processes, aligning tools, staffing models, and operational standards to support sustainable performance. His work has helped clients increase net collections, reduce write‑offs, and improve first‑pass resolution rates across multi‑facility environments.
John has also led artificial intelligence (AI) enablement initiatives, including the development of project plans and operational frameworks to integrate AI tools into enterprise workflows. He has supported the deployment of an Ankura‑hosted AI environment, enabling teams to upload data, process it through an AI engine, and complete operational tasks with greater speed and accuracy. His role often includes bridging technical teams and operational leaders to ensure adoption, governance, and measurable impact.
In addition to his technology‑focused work, John has directed large‑scale project and program management efforts across healthcare organizations. His experience includes standing up governance structures, coordinating cross‑functional teams, managing risk, and ensuring executive alignment. He has led enterprise technology implementations, including workforce management systems, analytics platforms, and operational tools. His work often involves translating strategic objectives into actionable plans, designing workflows, and guiding teams through change.
John’s broader project portfolio includes operational transformation initiatives such as surgical operations optimization, where he has helped reduce supply costs, improve scheduling efficiency, and expand capacity. He has also designed analytics platforms for federally qualified health centers, integrating financial, clinical, satisfaction, and quality data into unified reporting tools. His work in data integration includes architecting dashboards that consolidate disparate data sources to support cost reduction, quality improvement, and enhanced patient experience.
Earlier in his career, John held senior roles across the healthcare ecosystem, including practice administration, data integration, billing, electronic health record (EHR) hosting services, and claims processing. He also served as a principal consultant, supporting healthcare analytics and technology implementations. His experience spans the full lifecycle of healthcare operations, giving him a comprehensive perspective on how financial, clinical, and technical functions intersect.
John is known for his ability to bring clarity to complex initiatives, align diverse stakeholders, and convert technical or strategic concepts into operational success. He works closely with client teams to build structures that support execution, adoption, and long‑term sustainability.
- Education
- MS, Business Analytics, Bellevue University (In Progress)
- BGS, Business/Accounting, University of Nebraska at Omaha
- BS, Economics, Illinois Wesleyan University
- Certifications
- Practice Management Professional - PMP
- Certified Change Practitioner - Prosci
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Certified Public Accounting Certificate