Founded by Ainsley MacLean, MD, FACR, a former CAIO & CMIO of Kaiser Permanente who led AI strategy and deployment for 12 million patients, and Greg Born, MBA a seasoned operator with a proven record of scaling and transforming healthcare businesses and M&A. Together, they unite AI expertise with deep clinical understanding and hands-on operational leadership.
Healthcare AI consulting that delivers results in the Red Zone. Ainsley Advisory Group partners with healthcare startups, to execute AI strategies where innovation meets implementation.
Healthcare Consulting
Real expertise. Real results. Real impact.
We don’t just advise; we execute. Our healthcare consulting bridges the gap between boardroom strategy and bedside reality. PE firms come to us when they need to separate healthtech hype from genuine innovation. Health systems trust us because we’ve actually rolled out AI across thousands of physicians. Biopharma leaders rely on our regulatory expertise because we’ve guided companies through FDA approval processes that others stumble on.
We’ve been in the room for billion-dollar acquisitions that hinged on technical due diligence. We’ve watched AI pilots fail spectacularly and learned exactly why. Our team has seen what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to make healthcare AI actually improve patient care.
The difference? We’ve done this before. At scale. Under pressure. In the Red Zone.
The Red Zone
The Red Zone started as a football metaphor, but it became our entire philosophy. We kept seeing the same pattern: healthcare AI projects would cruise through the early stages, then hit a wall when things got real. Suddenly pilots needed to work for 10,000 physicians instead of 10. Investors wanted proof of ROI, not just proof of concept. Clinical teams who seemed excited in demos started pushing back during implementation.
Our Red Zone AI Agent™ cuts through the noise that derails most healthcare AI initiatives. Instead of getting lost in endless planning cycles, we focus on the four critical elements that determine success: strategic execution under pressure, rapid problem-solving when complications arise, outcome optimization that proves real value, and laser focus on the highest-impact opportunities. It’s not about perfect conditions; it’s about winning when conditions are anything but perfect.
Why Choose Ainsley Advisory Group?
We’ve Actually Done This Before
We’ve actually done what others only promise. Dr. MacLean led the largest AI deployment in healthcare history at Kaiser Permanente, impacting 12 million patients and 10,000 physicians. Our team has guided billion-dollar acquisitions, navigated FDA approvals, and turned skeptical clinical teams into AI champions.
Healthcare AI, Not Just AI
Generic AI consultants don’t understand HIPAA compliance or why physicians resist new workflows. We do. Our strategies account for EHR integration nightmares, regulatory landmines, and the reality that healthcare moves differently than Silicon Valley. Every recommendation we make has been tested in real clinical environments.
Where Others Fail, We Execute
Healthcare AI is complicated, and it’s ruthlessly unforgiving of mistakes. One regulatory misstep can cost millions. One poor clinical integration can kill provider adoption forever. We’ve seen every failure mode and built our Red Zone AI Agent™ specifically to avoid the pitfalls that sink other projects.
Healthcare Consulting Leadership with Real Experience
Healthcare AI needs more than tech expertise; it needs people who’ve actually practiced medicine, led clinical teams, and deployed AI where lives are on the line. Dr. Ainsley MacLean didn’t just study healthcare AI consulting from the outside. She lived it as CAIO at Kaiser Permanente, turning theoretical models into working solutions for 12 million patients. Our team combines Harvard-trained clinical insight with Silicon Valley execution speed, giving you battle-tested leaders who’ve solved the problems you’re facing right now.
Healthcare AI Consulting FAQs
Find clear answers to common questions about our services, expertise, and healthcare AI solutions.
What is Healthcare AI Consulting and how can it benefit my organization?
Healthcare AI consulting helps organizations navigate the complex process of implementing artificial intelligence in healthcare settings. Unlike generic tech consulting, it requires deep understanding of clinical workflows, regulatory requirements like HIPAA and FDA approval processes, and the unique challenges of getting physicians to actually adopt new technology. The benefits go beyond efficiency gains; properly implemented healthcare AI can improve patient outcomes, reduce administrative burden on providers, and create competitive advantages that translate to real ROI.
Most organizations try to figure this out internally and end up with expensive pilots that never scale. Healthcare AI consulting gives you a roadmap that’s been tested in real clinical environments, not just theoretical frameworks.
What makes Ainsley Advisory Group different from other AI consulting firms?
Most AI consulting firms are run by tech experts who’ve never worked in a hospital or understand why a five-minute workflow change can make or break physician adoption. We’re physician-led, which means we actually understand the clinical realities that derail most AI projects. When a radiologist pushes back on new software, we know it’s probably because it adds three clicks to their workflow, not because they hate innovation.
Our Red Zone AI Agent™ focuses on the make-or-break moments where most AI projects fail. We know what regulatory landmines look like, how to get clinical buy-in, and why EHR integration is harder than anyone expects. When other consultants are still making PowerPoints, we’re already solving the problems that will derail your project six months from now.
What types of organizations does Ainsley Advisory Group work with?
We work with six key areas: private equity firms evaluating healthcare AI investments, venture capital funds doing due diligence on startups, family offices navigating healthcare opportunities, health systems implementing AI at scale, biopharma companies integrating AI into drug development, and portfolio companies or startups building AI solutions for healthcare markets.
What connects all our clients is that they’re dealing with high-stakes decisions where getting healthcare AI wrong costs millions. Whether you’re investing in it, building it, or deploying it, we help you avoid the pitfalls that sink most healthcare AI initiatives.
How does the Red Zone AI Agent™ work?
The Red Zone AI Agent™ is our proprietary model for executing healthcare AI when the pressure’s highest and the stakes matter most. Think of it like football’s final 20 yards where every play counts. It focuses on four critical elements: strategic execution under pressure, rapid problem-solving when complications arise, outcome optimization that proves real value, and laser focus on high-impact opportunities that move the needle.
Instead of getting stuck in endless planning cycles, we identify the specific challenges that will make or break your AI implementation and build strategies to overcome them. It’s not project management; it’s precision guidance for the moments that determine whether your AI initiative succeeds or becomes another expensive learning experience.
How do I know if my organization needs AI consulting services?
If you’re asking this question, you probably do. Most organizations realize they need help when they’ve already invested significant time and money in AI initiatives that aren’t delivering expected results. Common warning signs include: AI pilots that never scale beyond small user groups, clinical teams resisting new technology, regulatory uncertainty causing delays, or leadership struggling to define clear ROI metrics for AI investments.
The earlier you bring in expertise, the less expensive it is to course-correct. We’ve seen too many organizations spend millions on AI solutions that seemed promising in demos but failed during real-world implementation because nobody addressed the fundamental integration challenges upfront.
How does Ainsley Advisory Group ensure data privacy and security?
Data privacy and security aren’t afterthoughts in our process; they’re built into everything we do from day one. Dr. MacLean’s experience as CAIO at Kaiser Permanente included overseeing AI deployments across one of the largest healthcare datasets in the country while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. We understand that healthcare data requires a completely different approach than typical business data.
Our team has hands-on experience with healthcare-specific security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and the audit processes that health systems and biopharma companies face. We don’t just advise on compliance; we’ve actually implemented AI solutions that passed rigorous security reviews at enterprise scale.
Ready for Healthcare AI Consulting That Works?
Most healthcare AI initiatives fail because they’re built by people who’ve never worked in a hospital. We’re different. Our healthcare consulting team has deployed AI across millions of patients, guided billion-dollar investments, and turned skeptical physicians into AI advocates.
Whether you’re evaluating the next big healthtech investment, implementing AI that physicians will actually use, or navigating FDA approvals that can make or break your AI solution, we’ve been where you’re going. And we know how to get you there without the expensive mistakes that derail most healthcare AI initiatives.

