Rich Bajner is a managing director and executive leader in the BRG Healthcare practice. He is a nationally recognized expert and executive advisor who has worked with leading health systems and health plans across the country.
With twenty years of experience, he has served as a strategic advisor to over 150 payers and providers, helping them tackle complex strategic and operational decisions and supporting clients by implementing strategies that drive greater financial stability, improve clinical quality, and enhance enterprise performance.
Mr. Bajner is a nationally respected thought leader for his ability to work with C-Suites to challenge underlying business assumptions and turn data into insights that reframe and clarify executive decision-making. He is an expert in performance transformation, payer-provider partnerships, and redesigning operating models.
Before joining BRG, Mr. Bajner held roles as firm partner and director. He has won numerous industry awards for his work and is a frequent speaker and writer on industry trends.
Mr. Bajner holds a master’s degree in health systems management from Rush University.
Employment History
Henry Ford Health
Senior Advisor, 2025
Guidehouse/Navigant Consulting, 2006–2024
Partner & Practice Leader, 2021–2024
Education
Rush University
MS, Health Systems Management, 2006
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Community Health and Preventive Medicine, 2004


