Summit Innovative Solutions is a healthcare management partner that empowers hospitals, surgery centers, and medical practices with efficient billing systems, trusted anesthesia staffing, and scalable administrative solutions.
As the COO for Summit Innovative Solutions Brett McLaughlin is a healthcare operations executive responsible for transforming complex administrative processes into streamlined, scalable systems. As a driving force behind multiple innovations in RCM and anesthesia practice operations, Brett has played a central role in building advanced workflow solutions for anesthesia groups and medical practices, including data-driven revenue tools and cutting-edge processes for The No Surprises Act (NSA) and Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) billing.
Brett has led major initiatives in helping organizations navigate some of the most complex financial challenges in healthcare today. With expertise across the entire revenue cycle, he is committed to building solutions that help medical groups thrive in an environment where margins are shrinking and administrative demands keep growing.
As an Arizona native, beyond work Brett enjoys playing golf, traveling to new places and is a passionate Penn State fan.
Heather Harris serves as the Director of Administration for Summit Innovative Solitons. With a career rooted in medical practice management and revenue cycle strategy, she is the person you call when something complicated needs to get done.
Her expertise spans provider coordination, billing workflow, payer relations, and front-to-back office integration. She excels at bridging the gap between clinical teams and administrative functions, ensuring that practices not only run smoothly but thrive financially. Heather has led initiatives that improved claim accuracy, accelerated reimbursement timelines, strengthened compliance.
Colleagues describe her as strategic organized, and unafraid to tackle the hard problems most people avoid. Whether she’s redesigning operational processes, building new service lines, or navigating tough payer issues, she brings a blend of clarity, diplomacy, and results-driven focus that lifts the entire organization.
Beyond work, Heather enjoys traveling, discovering new local restaurants, and spending quality time with family and friends. Her grounded personality, paired with her forward-looking approach to healthcare operations, continues to make her a trusted leader and a valuable partner to the teams she supports.
James Sullivan is the Chief Marketing and Development Officer at Summit Innovative Solutions where he drives strategic growth, market expansion, and operational innovation. With over 20 years of experience in leadership and transformation, James combines disciplined execution with a forward-thinking approach to help the organization scale effectively.
He specializes in market analysis and process improvement, identifying opportunities that enhance efficiency and deliver measurable results. James also leads initiatives that integrate technology and streamline operations, ensuring the company remains agile in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Before joining Summit, James managed multimillion-dollar portfolios and complex programs for the Department of Defense and Booz Allen Hamilton, spearheading large-scale organizational change and securing significant funding for mission-critical projects. His career began in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he developed leadership skills in high-pressure environments.
James holds an MBA in IT Management and a BA in Psychology, blending technical insight with strategic vision to drive sustainable growth.
Jonathan Runge is the Director of IT for Summit Innovative Solutions, where he leads technical infrastructure, database architecture, and systems integration initiatives. With over 10 years of experience in technology and product management, Jonathan brings deep technical expertise and a practical approach to building solutions that enable the organization to operate efficiently and scale effectively.
He specializes in database development, healthcare systems integration, and data analytics, focusing on creating robust technical foundations that support seamless billing operations. Jonathan leads initiatives that connect practice management software with custom systems, streamline data workflows, and enhance operational performance through technology-driven solutions.
Before joining Summit, Jonathan served in executive roles leading operations and technology functions at other Healthcare and eCommerce companies. His career includes extensive work with Data Analytics and Reporting, Software design, healthcare systems integration, and building technical solutions for complex processes.
Jonathan received his MBA with a specialization in Finance and combines hands-on technical skills with strategic thinking to design measurable improvements in system performance and operational efficiency.
