WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance their enterprise value, has won the 2014 Association of Management Consulting Firms ("AMCF") Spotlight Award for Operational Performance. The AMCF Spotlight Awards, which highlight the most innovative and effective consulting projects completed over the past year, were announced on March 27, 2014, at a gala held in New York City at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers.
FTI Consulting's Health Solutions professionals were honored for their innovative perioperative work with North Shore-LIJ Health Systems, an award-winning health organization based in the United States that includes tertiary hospitals, a children's hospital, a psychiatric facility and a mosaic of community hospitals, as well as a range of health and wellness programs. FTI Consulting's Health Solutions practice provides consulting and advisory services that are designed to help clients optimize their performance in the short-term and long-term, and prepare for and respond to strategic, operational and financial challenges. Projects that were nominated in the Operational Performance category improve both operational and business performance.
"The healthcare industry in the United States is truly undergoing a game-changing transition," said Michael Biggs, Senior Managing Director in the Health Solutions practice at FTI Consulting. "Our team's ability to collaborate with our clients to implement solutions and make fundamental changes in how they operate their businesses enhances value for both our clients and the communities they serve. We see tremendous opportunities to help providers, payers and physician groups prepare for and respond to the increasingly complex healthcare landscape."
Roger Carlile, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of FTI Consulting, added, "As a board member of the AMCF, I am honored and proud that FTI Consulting has been named a winner in the Operational Performance category and a finalist in two additional categories for this year's AMCF Spotlight Awards. It is important to recognize the value, energy and innovation our professionals bring to our clients each and every day."
The winners of the AMCF Spotlight Awards were selected by an independent panel of judges who assessed the quality of each submission and evaluated them against detailed selection criteria. This year's panel included distinguished leaders drawn from business, journalism, academia and government. A full list of judges is available here.
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations protect and enhance enterprise value in an increasingly complex legal, regulatory and economic environment. With more than 4,200 employees located in 26 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges in areas such as investigations, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, reputation management, strategic communications and restructuring. The Company generated $1.65 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2013. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
About the Association of Management Consulting ("AMCF")
AMCF is the trade organization of the management consulting industry providing knowledge exchange and professional standards for the community of consulting firms through value-driven programs, research, and communications. It also promotes a better understanding of the profession among the business community, government and academia. For more information regarding the AMCF and its awards program, please visit www.AMCF.Org.
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