New firm partners with healthcare leaders to turn vision into measurable results through hands-on execution and elite talent sourcing

Today marks the launch of Equus Growth Advisors, a new firm founded by a team of accomplished industry veterans: Jeremy VanDevender, former Chief Revenue Officer of Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy; Matt Byrne, former VP at Pivot Physical Therapy, an Athletico Company; Scott McKee, longtime Managing Member of Sidecar Group; and Jamie Holm, CPA, a seasoned healthcare finance and operations leader formerly with the Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI) and Sidecar Group.

Equus Growth partners with healthcare business owners and leaders to define their goals, craft actionable strategies, and close the gaps standing in their way.

The firm was founded on a principle of embedded partnership, a model designed to be a distinct alternative to traditional consulting. Instead of delivering theory, the partners at Equus Growth work shoulder-to-shoulder with client teams, taking shared ownership of the execution process. This hands-on approach is strengthened by the firm’s ability to source elite, industry-leading advisors for highly specific challenges. When a project requires deep vertical expertise beyond the core team, Equus Growth deploys best-in-class talent to ensure clients receive a truly tailored and impactful solution.

“In a rapidly changing healthcare landscape, leaders need a partner who can help them move from uncertainty to clarity — and from vision to completion,” said Jeremy VanDevender, Founder of Equus Growth. “Having scaled businesses from the inside, we know that genuine partnership and excellence in execution are what create transformative value for providers, patients, and the communities they serve.”

The firm’s leadership brings a wealth of direct operational experience:

• Jeremy VanDevender, Co-founder & Managing Partner, is an accomplished healthcare executive with deep experience in working with PE sponsors in scaling organizations, driving revenue growth, and leading strategic initiatives including payor relations, clinical excellence, leading de novo opening, defining corporate growth strategy and board level leadership.
• Scott McKee, Co-founder & Managing Partner, brings over a decade of experience advising on strategic growth and acquisitions as the Managing Member of Sidecar Group and a former development officer for multiple diagnostic imaging companies.
• Matt Byrne, President & Managing Partner, has a deep background in driving sales, go-to-market, and operational excellence, notably for VC and PE-backed outpatient healthcare organizations.
• Jamie Holm, Managing Partner, is a healthcare leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, M&A, revenue cycle, accounting, and business development. She has held key roles at the Center for Diagnostic Imaging and Sidecar Group, where she helped healthcare companies navigate complex operational and financial challenges.

“We are partners, not just advisors,” said Matt Byrne. “Our approach is simple: Advise, guide, and execute - together. True growth requires operator discipline and real, trustworthy support and guidance. We embed with teams to implement systems, overcome obstacles, and drive the measurable results that matter.”

“We have partnered with the Equus team to enhance our ability to serve both our existing and future clients,” said Scott McKee. “We believe that the advisors at Equus will bring significant value to our clients!”

“We are excited for the expanded services and expertise we can provide our clients,” said Jamie Holm.

Equus Growth provides C-suite level guidance and execution support across several key areas, including:

• Accounting & Finance
• Health Data and Informatics
• Marketing, IT, and Digital Transformation
• Talent Acquisition
• Digital Care
• Sales and Business Development
• Clinical and Administrative Operations
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
• Customer and Patient Experience

About Equus Growth Advisors

Equus Growth Advisors is a premier advisory firm dedicated to being the most trusted partner in healthcare growth. Founded by seasoned operators, the firm utilizes a hands-on, embedded partnership model to help healthcare leaders turn strategy into measurable results. With a core team of experts and a curated network of elite industry advisors, Equus Growth provides guidance in finance, marketing, operations, M&A, and more to help organizations navigate complexity, unlock value, and achieve lasting impact.

For more information, visit www.equusgrowth.com.

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