About

As a minority-owned business, Ingenuity Group distinguishes itself by consistently leveraging top-tier industry talent. We bring senior-level IT expertise and extensive subject matter knowledge to every project, ensuring the highest quality of service. Our team is more than just employees—they are family. By fostering a culture that attracts and empowers the best talent in the IT services industry, we inspire innovation and excellence at every turn.

This commitment to excellence is what sets Ingenuity Group apart from the competition. Our core philosophy — “Together, Achieving Successful Outcomes”— is not just a slogan but a testament to our unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional results for our clients and partners. We offer:

ADVISORY

Our strategic advisory services are led by industry experts who guide clients through the selection, implementation, and ongoing optimization of their EHR and other critical healthcare systems. Our advisors leverage deep expertise to provide tailored guidance, ensuring your systems are optimized for both clinical and operational success throughout their lifecycle.

CONSULTING

Our seasoned subject matter experts are strategically aligned with your project goals to ensure success within budgets, timelines, and outcomes. Our consultants focus on one core objective: maximizing your technology investments to align with business and clinical objectives, helping hospitals and health systems realize the full potential of their IT investments.

STAFFING

We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your environment and objectives to develop a staffing strategy tailored to your EHR and ERP implementation and optimization needs. Our expertise spans the full spectrum of system support, including legacy systems, data migration, change management, implementation, training, go-live, and ongoing application and service desk support. By partnering with your organization, we ensure you have the right resources at every stage, ensuring smooth operations and successful project outcomes.

The Ingenuity Group Team

Ingenuity group is the culmination of years of hard work by Steven Goriah and Phil Summers each uniquely skilled in their respective areas of technology. Steven, a 25+ year IT executive with over a decade as a CIO and Phil, a 26+ year client executive leading IT consulting firms. By combining both sides of the IT equation, Steven and Phil have developed a company that truly serves their clients needs.

Steven Goriah, DHA, FACHE, CHCIO. CDH-E

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Goriah brings his passion for aligning technology solutions to our clients’ strategic objectives. He has more than 25 years of experience as a Healthcare IT executive delivering innovative and practical technology and business solutions for large organizations. His passion for helping clients succeed is the driving force behind the formation of Ingenuity Group.

Phil Summers

President and Chief Operating Officer

Phil brings 26 years of Information Technology services experience to Ingenuity Group. Recognizing the technology consulting space had become crowded and complex with consultants who weren’t always as capable as they should be, Phil set about to change the way consulting services were delivered. Over the past two and a half decades, Phil has led numerous organizations to success with a variety of IT processes and solutions. He has an outstanding track record of founding and leading IT companies in the technology space, driving value and results to clients nationwide.

John Demeritt

Sr. Vice President of Business Development

John is a transformative leader and health IT strategist dedicated to improving clinical outcomes, business performance, and better patient experiences through the advancement of disruptive technologies and the elimination of inefficiencies. Focus on EMR clinical and revenue cycle optimization, ERP & WFM Transformation, performance improvement, and full life cycle system development and implementation. Track record of client and market growth developed through trusted advisory relationships and strong competencies in health IT strategy, solution development, and service delivery.

Andrew Lux

Sr. Vice President EHR Services & Strategy

Andrew Lux is a seasoned executive with over 10 years of experience in Healthcare IT, specializing in the development of programmatic solutions, strategic optimization, and innovation in complex IT environments. Known for driving continuous improvement and operational excellence, Andrew has successfully led large-scale healthcare IT initiatives, consistently enhancing service efficiency, optimizing performance, and achieving significant cost reductions.

Jennifer Salter

Vice President of Recruiting

Jennifer has dedicated her 25+ year career to Talent Acquisition within the IT consulting industry. For the last 15 years she has focused on healthcare IT, successfully leading teams and delivering services amidst rapidly changing industry needs. She has assisted clients in achieving their goals across a wide variety of projects and needs including large-scale hiring initiatives for new implementations, strategic leadership hires, advisory services, activations, and much more. Jennifer values open communication which builds trust with all stakeholders. She is passionate about identifying the best talent for each client's specific and unique needs.

Rich Lucas

Sr. Vice President Strategic Marketing and Sales

Rich brings over 30 years of sales leadership, including 22+ years in healthcare focused on improving provider experiences. He’s led teams at HFMA and Siemens, driving innovation across the care continuum. Known for mentoring future leaders, Rich delivers strategic solutions that help healthcare organizations navigate complexity and achieve operational and clinical excellence.