Ellen Bender - Health Care Consulting Services

Business Consultancy

Strategies for health care CEOs and senior executives seeking confidential guidance on strategic growth initiatives.

Financing

Aiding financial institutions in the identification of investment opportunities and capital growth options.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Specializing in spotting beneficial merger, acquisition and partnership opportunities for like-minded organizations.

Real Estate

Development opportunities of community-based ambulatory sites, clinics, administrative offices and more.

WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SAYING
No one does what Ellen does. Given her knowledge of the market and her strategic insights, she’s a master at being able to analyze situations and bring parties together. Ellen is a longstanding trusted advisor. Her insights have helped inform business directions. She has a gracious and steady style coupled with bold and thoughtful insights. I rely on her abilities to provide outstanding leadership advice and appreciate her abiding loyalty. As a result, Ellen makes things happen.
- John FernandezPresident and CEO, Lifespan
WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SAYING
Ellen has been working with me since I started the company. Her loyalty, market knowledge, strategic vision, and insights have helped build Brewster to become the largest ambulance provider in the state. Without Ellen’s support and expertise, none of this would be possible.
- Mark Brewster - President & CEO, Brewster Ambulance Service
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Ellen’s keen knowledge of the market and the industry have provided me with great advice and guidance over the years. She has a unique sensitivity to her clients’ needs and is always carrying them forward. When it comes to strategy, there’s no one like her.
- Diana Franchitto - President & CEO, HopeHealth
WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Among Ellen's greatest strengths is her insightful ability to evaluate complicated multiple moving parts in any business scenario and to quickly get to the heart of an issue. She is a seasoned professional who gets results. I have personally seen the fruits of her labors and have always admired her ability to 'gets issues over the finish line.
- Ellen M. ZaneCEO Emeritus Tufts Medical Center and Founding Board Chair, Tufts Medicine
WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SAYING
Ellen is extremely knowledgeable about the health care market and very helpful in putting her understanding to good use for her clients. She is a wonderful friend to have when navigating this complicated sector of our economy.
- Michael J. Anderson, MD -Founding Executive Director, Dana-Farber Community Cancer Care
WHAT INDUSTRY LEADERS ARE SAYING
Ellen has a unique ability to blend healthcare business priorities with political and logistical realities. She has a balanced reputation for fair handedness and, as a result, is influential with business leaders, political leaders and other community leaders. All of these strengths enable her to get issues over the finish line time and time again.
- Ellen M. Zane -CEO Emeritus Tufts Medical Center and Founding Board Chair, Tufts Medicine

Ellen Lutch Bender, MA Healthcare Consultant

ABOUT BENDER STRATEGIES

We are advocates for the health care industry—drawing on our experience, relationships and resources to facilitate collaborative thinking and productive dialogue among the myriad sectors of this industry.

Bender Strategies, LLC focuses on solving current crises and defining opportunities for sustainable growth. Our goals are to enhance bottom line performance and increase market position for our health care clients as they plan for the future.

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RECOGNITION

Arthritis Foundation

Ellen Lutch Bender was chosen by her peers to receive the 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award for her years of service to the Arthritis Foundation. Under her leadership, the plight of those afflicted with arthritis was better understood…

Boston Inspirational Women

Ellen Lutch Bender is featured in Boston Inspirational Women, a collection of photographs and narratives about Boston’s leading women by Boston Globe photographer Bill Brett.

National Volunteer Award

The National Arthritis Foundation recognized Ellen Lutch Bender for her distinguished national service in advocating for greater clinical research to help fight for a cure for the nation’s #1 form of disability.

Distinguished Leadership Award

Ellen Lutch Bender was honored with the Arthritis Foundation’s most prestigious award recognizing her 20 years of board dedication to help the thousands of patients who suffer from this disease.