AArete, a global management and technology consulting firm, is proud to announce it has ranked in the Top 20 of The Consulting Report's Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023, in recognition of the company's data-driven strategies to improve profitability and operating efficiency for clients in healthcare, financial services and the public sector. AArete also announces that two members of its leadership, Duane Harrington and Maria Turner, have received individual leadership excellence awards from Consulting Magazine and the University of Iowa, respectively.  

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Here are those notable achievements in more detail: 

• The Consulting Report's Top 50 Consulting Firms of 2023: This award highlights the world's most trusted and influential consulting services firms. AArete earned the 15th spot on the list and is recognized amongst its peers for providing unrivaled expertise, invaluable analytics and astute counsel to help corporations, governments and organizations navigate formidable challenges and capitalize on market opportunities. AArete is an indispensable partner to management teams at some of the world's most impactful private and public sector organizations.  

• Consulting Magazine's Top Consultants for 2023, Excellence in Leadership Award: Earned by Duane Harrington, executive vice president and senior managing director, for his outstanding leadership in AArete's Healthcare consulting practice, serving more than 120 payer clients in all U.S. markets, and lines of business including Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange and Commercial. With more than 25 years of consulting experience, Harrington is a senior member of AArete's executive leadership team and provides oversight for the firm's Healthcare, Financial Services, and Public Sector practices and all client relationships.  

• University of Iowa's 2023 Outstanding Accounting Alumni Award: Earned by Maria Turner, managing director, in honor of her extensive professional accomplishments and commitment to supporting the university, where she chairs the Tippie College of Business Professional Accounting Council. Turner has more than 20 years of consulting experience, and leads AArete's Healthcare Payment Intelligence® practice, where she provides healthcare payer clients with innovative solutions to claims payment and adjudication challenges. 

"What distinguishes AArete is our dedicated team members who always deliver unparalleled results for our clients and partners," said Loren Trimble, AArete CEO. "These awards exemplify the excellence and passion that Duane, Maria and all of our team have for providing customized solutions to the complex challenges our clients face." 

Celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2023, AArete has, in recent years, earned some of the consulting industry's most coveted awards and honors for delivering innovative solutions and implementation services to clients around the world. 

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