Leadership Transition The upcoming departure of CEO Kevin Leahy by December 31, 2026 signals a potential window to engage in executive-level discussions, align on strategic priorities, and position IT and healthcare services improvements as part of a leadership transition and continuity plan.

Expansion & Education Franciscan Alliance is expanding with a new osteopathic medical school in Crown Point, Indiana, indicating growth in medical education, workforce development needs, and potential demand for IT systems, student health services integration, and educational software partnerships.

Asset Optimization Recent asset sale of Franciscan Health Olympia Fields to Prime Healthcare suggests a focus on portfolio optimization; opportunity exists to discuss modernization of remaining facilities, data integration, and interoperability projects across a multi-site network.

Tech Stack & Partnerships Current technology footprint includes Epic Systems, Microsoft 365, Jamf Pro, LogMeIn, Cisco, and Google tools, presenting opportunities to deepen Epic ecosystem optimization, cloud productivity, security, and remote access capabilities with managed services and IT governance offerings.

Growth & Stability Revenue is in the mid-range for mid‑sized health systems and the organization operates 11 hospitals and multiple clinics; this signals a need for scalable IT infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, and analytics solutions to support expansion while maintaining cost discipline.