Recognized for leadership and innovation in public health data transformation
We are thrilled to announce that Resultant Healthcare Portfolio Leader and Engagement Manager Lori Runion, has been recognized by Consulting Magazine as a 2026 Top Consultant of the Year in the Technology and Digital Consulting category.
This prestigious award honors the most influential practitioners in the consulting profession who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and a profound impact on their clients and the industry at large.
Leading transformation in public health
Lori’s recognition stems from her extraordinary leadership with Indiana Department of Health, working across internal teams and external partners to build a connected, scalable data ecosystem. Through this innovative work, systems like vital records were integrated into one environment, making it possible to produce dozens of standardized reports each month while reducing manual effort and duplication. This work is a shining example of how to make data usable inside a complex public health agency, from cross-team collaboration to building systems that people will adopt and trust.
A legacy of people-first leadership
With more than 20 years of experience, including two decades leading clinical informatics and EHR implementations within a major health network, Lori has always understood that technology is only as good as the relationships behind it.
“The biggest factor in my success has been leading with trust and relationships first and strategy second,” Lori says. “Large-scale transformation, especially in public health, is never just about technology. It’s mostly about people who have dedicated their careers to serving others.”
Her commitment to sustainability ensured that when the engagement concluded, the client team was fully equipped with the governance structures and training needed to maintain and evolve the system independently. This people-first approach is why executive leaders frequently cite Lori as a superb and trusted partner who goes above and beyond.
Beyond the project
Lori’s influence extends deep into the healthcare industry. She is a frequent advocate for clinician well-being, sharing her expertise on platforms like the HIMSS webinar series and the Reducing Clinician Burnout podcast. Her passion lies in ensuring that healthcare workers have the right tools to bring joy back to medicine, allowing them to focus on what matters most: patient outcomes.
Celebrating impact with purpose
Lori’s recognition as a Top Consultant of the Year is a testament to the power of consulting done with integrity.
Lori embodies the Resultant mission of helping our clients solve their toughest challenges through a blend of deep empathy and technical rigor. Her leadership serves as a national blueprint for how data can be used to protect and serve communities.
– Josh Wakefield
Please join us in congratulating Lori Runion on this well-deserved honor!
