Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) announced the appointment of Debra Richman as a Managing Director in the firm’s Healthcare Industry Group based in New York. In this role, Richman will advise a spectrum of healthcare industry clients, ranging from payors and providers to hospital systems, on best practices for developing and executing revenue growth plans, and driving superior financial performance.

Richman has served as an advisor to private equity and venture capital funds. She has counseled operating companies, from early stage and emerging market disruptors to mature market leaders in care delivery, healthcare system performance and efficiencies, and evolving delivery models.

“With the ever-changing healthcare landscape, our clients face evolving market forces and need the unique expertise that Debra brings to successfully develop and execute strategies that drive growth and maximize value,” said Martin McGahan, the Practice Leader of A&M’s Healthcare Industry Group. “Debra’s in-depth experience implementing growth-oriented plans illustrates our commitment to meeting market needs and ensuring value for our clients.”

Prior to joining A&M, Richman served as Vice President of Healthcare Business Development and Strategy for Nielsen. In that role, she was responsible for aligning clients’ business strategies with market demands and accretive revenue opportunities. She has also held senior management positions with Baxter International and Caremark International where she was instrumental in designing and implementing managed care, physician practice management, care delivery, health information technology and analytics initiatives.