President and CEO
Lee Downing
Lee Downing is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in healthcare consulting, specifically working with hospitals and health systems. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Lee has held senior leadership roles across both public and private sectors, providing valuable consulting services to improve operational efficiency and patient care.
Throughout his career, Lee has collaborated with major health systems locally in Kentucky and nationally across more than 40 states. His team has successfully assisted hospitals in navigating evolving regulatory requirements, financial pressures, staffing challenges, and operational inefficiencies, all while focusing on cost savings and optimizing the use of durable medical equipment.
Lee brings a practical, results-driven approach rooted in experience—understanding that healthcare leaders must balance compliance, financial performance, and patient care while operating in an ever-changing landscape. His expertise with FIO Consulting has been instrumental in guiding healthcare organizations through these complexities.
Area's of Expertise
+ Cost Avoidance & Financial Optimization
At FIO Consulting, we offer specialized healthcare consulting services that help hospitals identify unnecessary spend and reduce financial leakage. Our strategies focus on achieving significant cost savings while improving margins, all without compromising patient care or the integrity of operations. Additionally, we provide insights into managing Durable Medical Equipment effectively to enhance overall financial performance.
+ Billing & Revenue Cycle Support
At FIO Consulting, our healthcare consulting team evaluates billing and revenue cycle processes to identify gaps, improve compliance, and enhance cash flow. We focus on delivering cost savings through more efficient and accurate reimbursement practices, especially in the Durable Medical Equipment sector.
+ Orthopedic & Service Line Optimization
At FIO Consulting, we partner with hospitals to enhance orthopedic and other key service lines through our healthcare consulting services. By improving workflows, controlling supply costs, and promoting cost savings, we align clinical, operational, and financial performance while effectively managing Durable Medical Equipment.
+ Staffing Strategy & Workforce Efficiency
FIO Consulting offers comprehensive consulting services that assist organizations in developing staffing models. These models are designed to ensure quality care, workforce sustainability, and financial responsibility, especially in today’s challenging labor environment, ultimately leading to significant cost savings. Additionally, our expertise extends to the effective management of Durable Medical Equipment within the healthcare consulting sector.
+ Leadership Development & Training
At FIO Consulting, we provide comprehensive consulting services to support both current and emerging leaders. Our practical training emphasizes decision-making, accountability, and communication while effectively navigating complex healthcare environments. We focus on strategies that lead to cost savings, especially in the realm of Durable Medical Equipment.
+ Culture Building & Organizational Alignment
Strong cultures drive strong outcomes. At FIO Consulting, we offer healthcare consulting services that help leadership teams build alignment, trust, and accountability across departments. By creating cultures that support both people and performance, we enable organizations to achieve cost savings and optimize the use of durable medical equipment.