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Erik Barnett

Pioneer · DISC type DIS
Partner, Healthcare at Guidehouse
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Erik is a Partner in Healthcare at Guidehouse, bringing over 15 years of experience as both a clinician and business leader. He specializes in responsible AI, enhancing patient experiences, and managing healthcare costs.

Erik is an avid speaker and advisor at industry conferences like Beckers, HLTH, and HIMSS, discussing innovations in AI, governance, strategy, and workplace experiences. He has been quoted in Forbes and Healthcare IT News.

People often call him collaborative, strategic, and a servant leader, adept at balancing business objectives.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Partner, Healthcare
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Erik shows up

Driven But Considerate
Friendly But Fast
Decisive But Friendly

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Priorities

Topics Erik cares about

AI in Healthcare
Erik frequently speaks at industry conferences (HIMSS, ViVE, HLTH) and writes about AI's role in healthcare, focusing on governance, strategy, and responsible implementation.
Patient Experience
His career focuses on reimagining patient and member experiences through digital engagement and Generative AI, as well as enhancing high-touch preventative care.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Partner, Healthcare
Guidehouse
5-2022 - 1-2025
North America Advisory Healthcare & Life Sciences Lead
Avanade
8-2021 - 5-2022
Regional General Manager
Elemy
1-2021 - 7-2021
Vice President Strategy & Operations
Vayu Health
7-2019 - 12-2020
Care Management Reimagine Strategy Leader
CareMore Health
In the press

Media appearances

Guidehouse Appoints New Healthcare Technology and Managed Services Leaders – Erik Barnett and Brian Smit Announcement. Featured in Guidehouse Newsroom
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Guidehouse Strengthens Healthcare Leadership with Appointment of Erik Barnett and Brian Smit. Featured in The Consulting Report
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Education
BA
Lehigh University
Masters of Physical therapy (MPT)
Drexel University College of Medicine
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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