Bobby Bacci said his passion is to make healthcare smarter. “My work is reignited daily by the impact we make with our clients and the ripple effect our work has on healthcare,” he said. Each time a client leverages our technology to take better care of a patient, streamline operations, or make healthcare more affordable, I am reminded of why we do what we do.”
Founder and chief executive officer of Prominence Advisors, Bacci has dedicated his career to empowering healthcare organizations to achieve transformational outcomes through the intelligent use of data. Founded in 2011, Prominence Advisors has become a trusted partner to leading healthcare systems across the U.S., providing cutting-edge solutions that drive patient outcomes, operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Under Bacci’s leadership, the firm has achieved remarkable growth, doubling in size over the past three years while earning two prestigious best in KLAS awards for technical services and HIT services. This success stems from Bacci’s vision of combining innovation with customer-centric strategies to address the healthcare industry’s most pressing challenges.
Prominence’s proprietary advancements in AI and automation have revolutionized data pipeline creation, enabling healthcare providers to unify and model data from various sources, such as EHRs and operational databases. With Bacci at the helm of the organization, he and his team have created tools to empower over 100 organizations, including 7 of the top 10 hospitals nationwide, to translate data into actionable insights. Prominence’s solutions have driven improvements in critical areas like patient flow, population health, and revenue cycle optimization, resulting in over $1 billion in ROI for its clients.
As a leader, Bacci said he is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. Prominence has earned more than 30 workplace accolades, reflecting its reputation as a supportive and inspiring environment for top talent in healthcare IT. Bacci has earned recognition as a Chicago Council of Global Affairs emerging leader and serves as chapter chair of YPO Chicago Windy City.
Bacci’s leadership philosophy is rooted in servant leadership, prioritizing collaboration, empowerment and mutual respect.
“It takes a village to do what we do, and working with an amazing team makes any challenge we want to tackle possible,” said Bacci. “Our team is unified in a mission that goes beyond business—we’re dedicated to helping healthcare organizations do more with their data, and this shared sense of purpose keeps me coming back for more every day.”