Exploring Revuud's Model
While at Houston Methodist, Josh evaluated Revuud as part of an effort to explore new staffing approaches during the COVID pandemic.
“I was looking into solutions that could offer more transparency, give us better control over spend, and allow us to bring in talent based on real-time needs. Revuud stood out as one of the more innovative models I came across.”
Although the platform wasn’t implemented before Josh transitioned roles, the concept left a lasting impression.
“What struck me was the level of visibility it offered. Being able to allocate budget up front, track hours and spend as they happen, and make adjustments midstream—that’s a powerful shift from how most health systems have historically operated.”
A More Strategic Approach to Contractor Management
If Josh were back inside a health system today, he’d approach contractor spend with even greater intentionality, especially given the financial and operational pressures many organizations are facing.
“With payer mix shifts, workforce burnout, and increasing demands on IT, I think many leaders are asking where we can reduce costs without slowing down mission-critical work.”
That starts with aligning external resources to clear priorities and giving teams the tools they need to manage those resources with precision.
“It’s not about eliminating outside support. It’s about using it in a way that adds value, maintains flexibility, and enables internal teams to stay focused on what matters most.”
Josh sees Revuud as one example of how that model can be reimagined.
“For organizations looking to gain more control over contractor engagement while still moving quickly, I believe Revuud’s approach can offer real value.”
The Future of Healthcare IT Staffing
In Josh’s view, many health systems are moving toward more modular, outcome-oriented partnerships. This shift isn’t about abandoning traditional models altogether—it’s about adding new tools to the toolbox.
“What I’m seeing is a desire for support models that feel like true extensions of the internal team. That means shared accountability, flexibility, and alignment with business goals.”
Josh also believes that innovation doesn’t always mean something new. In many cases, the biggest opportunities lie in optimizing what’s already in place.
“Whether it’s getting more out of core systems or improving how data is accessed and used, there’s often a lot of value sitting inside existing platforms. Sometimes the right external help is what unlocks that potential.”
Reflections for CIOs and IT Leaders
In conversations with healthcare leaders, Josh often comes back to a few themes.
✔️ Clear alignment on priorities to organizational goals and culture
✔️ A flexible approach to talent without sacrificing oversight
✔️ A focus on measurable outcomes
✔️ Strong internal-external collaboration
“In my experience, successful organizations don’t try to do everything. They focus on doing the right things with the right people—and they build systems that allow them to do that consistently.”
Considering a New Approach to IT Staffing?
Revuud is one way health systems are exploring a more transparent, flexible model for contractor engagement. The platform gives leaders visibility into spend, access to vetted healthcare IT consultants, and the ability to adapt quickly as priorities shift.
It may not be the right fit for every organization. But for those looking to move faster without giving up control, it’s a model worth exploring.
If this resonates with the challenges you’re navigating, the Revuud team would be happy to share more about how other health systems are using the platform.
