A hospital and healthcare consultant with more than 30 years of experience, Dawn Carter is a forward-thinking leader and advocate of transformational healthcare delivery. As founder and senior partner at Ascendient, Dawn specializes in helping clients envision a future outside the traditional hospital “box” – including new delivery channels, innovative organizational models, and emerging opportunities… Read More

Daniel Carter brings 20+ years of expert knowledge to the healthcare consulting industry, and has served in a key leadership role at Ascendient for the past decade. At Ascendient, his primary responsibilities include strategic planning, medical staff development planning, public health planning, community health needs assessments, and business planning. Daniel has extensive experience and expertise… Read More

Based in our Washington, D.C. office, Brian directs Ascendient engagements related to hospital and health system strategy, public health planning, physician development and planning, and financial feasibility studies. Brian leverages his unique analytical skills, financial knowledge and consulting experience to help clients think strategically while ensuring they adhere to ever increasing regulatory pressures. Brian also… Read More