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HEALTHCARE AI GOVERNANCE CONSULTING

Make AI Decisions You Can Defend 12 Months Later

Pre-commitment AI decision assessment for hospital executives who need clarity before they commit $500K-$2M.

Imara Health AI is a healthcare AI governance consultancy founded by Jennifer Ngure, MSHI, PMP, RN, NI-BC.

problem

Why Hospital Executives Struggle With AI Decisions

  • Decision Anxiety Under Pressure

    Boards want AI now. Vendors push for commitment. But you can't answer: 'Who owns this 6 months post-deployment?' You're carrying the decision alone.

  • Vendor Demos Look Perfect, But Will It Actually Work?

    Every vendor claims 90%+ accuracy. Every demo is impressive. But you have no objective way to know if this will work in YOUR clinical workflows.

  • Unclear Ownership Post-Go-Live

    Champions leave. Projects get reassigned. 12 months later, nobody owns the AI decision, and the tool sits unused. $2M wasted.

  • No Framework to Assess Organizational Readiness

    You suspect your organization isn't ready, but you can't articulate why. Is it capacity? Alignment? Clinician trust? You need a way to know if this is the right decision BEFORE commitment.

SOLUTION

The SECURE™ Framework

Six elements that help you know if your AI decision can actually be held, before you commit the budget.

  • S - Systems Alignment

  • S - Systems Alignment

  • E - Ethics & Equity

  • C - Compliance & Clarity

  • U - User Integration

  • R - Resilience & Risk Culture

  • E - Explainability & Education

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About Jennifer Ngure

Healthcare AI Strategist | Certified AI Consultant

Founder, Imara Health AI Consulting

Healthcare AI Strategist | Certified AI Consultant

Founder, Imara Health AI Consulting

Jennifer Ngure, MSHI, PMP, RN, NI-BC, is the Founder of Imara Health AI. A registered nurse turned informatics leader, she has spent more than 20 years implementing clinical technology across 270+ healthcare facilities, working at the point where new systems meet the people who have to use them. She created the S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework to give executives a defensible way to decide whether an AI investment is ready before the budget is spent. Her work is guided by one principle: Human First. AI Second. Always.™

Credentials and Education

  • Board-Certified Nurse Informaticist (NI-BC)

  • Master's in Health Informatics (MSHI)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Board-Certified Nurse Informaticist (NI-BC)

  • Master's in Health Informatics (MSHI)

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

  • Certified AI Consultant (IAAIC)

  • MIT Sloan: AI in Healthcare Certificate Graduate

  • Certified AI Consultant (IAAIC)

  • MIT Sloan: AI in Healthcare Certificate Graduate

Interested in having Jennifer speak at your event?

Contact [email protected].

services

How We Work Together

Ways to work with Imara, from a single decision to an enterprise program.

S.E.C.U.R.E.™ AI Decision Audit

Get clarity on ONE AI clinical tool decision before you commit. 90-minute assessment using the S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework to determine if you should scale, anchor first, or strategic hold.

What's Included:

  • 90-minute decision assessment with Jennifer

  • S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework evaluation (all 6 elements)

  • Written recommendation: Scale / Anchor First / Strategic Hold

  • Board presentation talking points

  • Risk analysis: What breaks if you proceed without addressing gaps

  • 30 days email decision support

Ideal For:

  • Hospital executives evaluating whether to scale AI pilot to enterprise

  • CFOs/CMOs being pressured to approve $500K-$2M AI investment

  • CNIOs/CMIOs who can't answer "Who owns this 6 months post-deployment?"

  • Leadership teams needing board-defensible decision recommendation

S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework Implementation

Full governance infrastructure build for health systems scaling AI enterprise-wide. We help you build the S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework into your organization's operations, from policy to practice.

What's Included:

  • Comprehensive governance assessment (60-question diagnostic)

  • Custom S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework implementation

  • Policy & procedure development

  • Governance council establishment

  • Staff training programs

  • Ongoing monitoring & support

Ideal For:

  • Health systems scaling AI enterprise-wide

  • Organizations with multiple AI initiatives

  • Leadership teams building formal governance programs

Executive Workshops & Team Training

Teach your leadership team the proven frameworks for responsible AI governance. Interactive sessions with actionable takeaways your team can implement immediately.

What's Included:

  • 2-hour virtual or half-day in-person workshop

  • S.E.C.U.R.E.™ decision framework training

  • Real healthcare case studies

  • Team implementation planning session

  • Workbook & resource materials

  • 90-day action plan template

Ideal For:

  • C-suite teams building shared AI vision

  • IT & clinical leadership alignment

  • Board education on AI governance

  • Multi-site health system rollouts

OPERATIONS

Systems and Workflow Blueprint

A done-for-you operational clarity engagement for small and solo healthcare practices. We map your patient workflows, build your SOP library, define your HIPAA boundaries for safe delegation, and create your 30-day implementation plan. Delivered within 10 business days. Designed for practices ready to delegate, scale, or prepare for AI adoption

To book Jennifer for speaking engagement,

contact [email protected].

Looking to train your healthcare team? Our WTFP-registered AI courses

may qualify for up to 100% reimbursement.

Looking to train your healthcare team? Our WTFP-registered AI courses may qualify for up to 100% reimbursement.

NEW BOOK

S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Your Workforce

The Healthcare Leader's Framework to Retain Your Best Staff While Scaling AI Across Your Organization

Healthcare leaders are under pressure to scale AI fast while protecting staff, maintaining trust, and staying audit-ready. But most AI rollouts focus on the tool, the timeline, and the metrics… and ignore what actually determines success: whether the people doing the work believe the technology serves them.

S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Your Workforce is a practical leadership framework for scaling healthcare AI without turning every rollout into an “AI tax” your clinicians have to pay.

This book gives you a clear, human-centered governance system designed for real conditions: limited bandwidth, high stakes, shifting workflows, and a workforce already stretched thin.

What You'll Learn:

  • Prevent workarounds, alert fatigue, and quiet adoption failure before trust erodes.

  • Build AI governance that protects patients and the clinicians who deliver care.

  • Evaluate AI tools across six leadership pillars, not vendor promises.

  • Treat frontline feedback as operational data, not resistance.

  • Create defensible, audit-ready clarity around accountability and risk.

  • Execute a 90-day plan that stabilizes AI without burning out your leaders.

Is Your AI Decision Ready to Scale?

Take the Free S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Readiness Check

Answer 6 questions to see if your AI decision has the foundation it needs before you commit $500K-$2M. Takes 3 minutes. Tells you which S.E.C.U.R.E.™ elements need attention before scaling.

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What You'll Receive:

  • Instant results showing which S.E.C.U.R.E.™ elements are strong

  • Clear identification of decision gaps

  • Whether you're ready to scale or need to anchor first

  • Instant results showing which S.E.C.U.R.E.™ elements are strong

  • Clear identification of decision gaps

  • Whether you're ready to scale or need to anchor first

  • Specific questions to address before board presentation

  • Link to book Decision Audit if gaps are significant

  • Specific questions to address before board presentation

  • Link to book Decision Audit if gaps are significant

Results delivered instantly • No credit card required

Resources & Insights

Free guides, frameworks, and thought leadership for healthcare AI leaders

The S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework

The S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework

Complete overview of the 6-pillar framework for healthcare AI governance. Includes implementation checklist.

5 Critical Mistakes Healthcare Leaders Make with AI

Learn the most common implementation failures and how to avoid them. Based on 20+ years of real-world experience.

S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Healthcare AI Governance Playbook

HIPAA, FDA & CMS Compliance Checklist

Navigate regulatory requirements with confidence. Your essential AI compliance roadmap.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is your approach different from other AI consultants?

Most AI consultants come from tech or vendor backgrounds. I am a registered nurse and board-certified nurse informaticist with more than 20 years implementing clinical technology across 270+ healthcare facilities. I understand both the technology and the frontline reality. My frameworks are built on what works in hospitals, not theory.

What size organizations do you work with?

I work with community hospitals (50-200 beds), regional health systems (200-500 beds), and large multi-facility organizations. My frameworks scale to your size and complexity.

Do you work with organizations that haven't implemented AI yet?

Absolutely. In fact, it's often better to build governance BEFORE implementation. We can help you assess readiness, select appropriate tools, and build the right foundation from the start.

What regulatory frameworks do you cover?

We address HIPAA, FDA (medical device classification), CMS requirements, Joint Commission standards, and state-specific regulations. We also cover ethical frameworks like NIST AI RMF, CHAI guidelines, and NAM AI Code of Conduct.

How long does implementation typically take?

A S.E.C.U.R.E.™ AI Decision Audit is a single 90-minute assessment followed by a written recommendation. Framework implementation ranges from 90 days (single pilot) to 6-12 months (enterprise-wide governance program). We customize timelines to your organization's pace and resources.

Can we implement the framework ourselves after your initial consultation?

Yes! Many organizations start with a Decision Audit or workshop, then implement independently using our templates and resources. We offer ongoing support packages if you need help along the way.

Do you offer virtual services or only onsite?

Both. Decision Audits and workshops are available virtually or onsite. Full implementation programs typically include both virtual check-ins and some onsite facilitation.

What's included in the assessment?

The free S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Readiness Check is 6 questions and takes about 3 minutes. You see instantly which of the six elements are strong and which need attention before you scale. The full 60-question governance diagnostic is part of S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework Implementation. It includes a pillar-by-pillar breakdown, a gap analysis and a prioritized 90-day action plan.

Ready to Know If Your AI Decision Is the Right Move?

Book a complimentary 30-minute Clarity Call to discuss your specific AI decision. We'll walk through the S.E.C.U.R.E.™ Framework and identify what needs attention before you commit.

No sales pitch. No obligation. Just honest conversation about your AI governance challenges.

Human First. AI Second. Always.

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