Douglas Hires

Douglas Hires is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in healthcare operations and consulting. Currently serving as Managing Partner at JD Hires Advisory Group, LLC, and as a volunteer Student Mentor at the New England Conservatory of Music, Douglas also holds the position of Executive Healthcare Advisor in the Elite Advisors Program at Healthcare IT Leaders. Previous roles include Chief Operating Officer positions at Optum and significant leadership positions in revenue cycle operations at Dignity Health and Santa Rosa Consulting. Douglas has held key sales and implementation roles at 3M Health Information Systems and SoftMed Systems. Educational credentials include a Master of Music from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory of Music, complemented by Level 1 Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers.