About usĀ
Beyond Claims-Only Analytics
HVA pioneers Healthcare Decision AssuranceĀ® ā a performance and governance infrastructure that links outcomes, cost and accountability.
Established at the request of leading insurers, providers and industry bodies, we evaluate how policy, guidance and commissioning decisions perform in real-world delivery.
By integrating patient selection, provider and innovation performance, and longitudinal outcome and cost data, HVA produces structured, decision-grade performance profiles that support accountable hospital and commissioner-level decision-making.
Our framework
OurĀ multi-domain framework is designed to standardise data, processing and analysis.
Evidence
We structure and quantify quality, outcomes, cost and risk within a consistent performance model ā bringing fragmented datasets into a unified view without requiring central data ownership.
Impact
We integrate clinical, patient and financial dimensions to reveal real-world effectiveness, unwarranted variation and emerging risk across treatment pathways over time.
Value
We deliver structured, decision-grade performance profiles that support accountable, sustainable funding and care decisions.
Our VisionĀ
A healthcare system where care and funding decisions are evidence-based, accountable and trusted.
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Our MissionĀ
To enable evidence-based, accountable healthcare decision-making worldwide.
Our Values
Integrity
Independent, unbiased and evidence-led analysis.
Accountability
Clear responsibility across providers, payers and partners.
Transparency
Decisions that are structured, explainable and defensible.
Impact
Better outcomes with controlled risk and sustainable cost.
Our senior team
Matt Hickey
Co-founder & CEO
Adele Youngs
Co-founder & COO
Dr Jane Lyle
Chief Analyst
Paul Tooke
Group CFO
Dr John Kalafut
Group CTO
Dr Brendan Shaw
Market Lead (APAC)
