Operators who have built what they advise.

Cade Saurage is a nationally recognized behavioral health executive with deep expertise in provider credentialing, insurance enrollment, payer contracting, and network participation.

He stays ahead of industry trends and technologies to ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date guidance on credentialing processes and reimbursement opportunities. Cade is a sought-after speaker at conferences and universities, where he breaks down complex credentialing topics into practical, actionable insights.

Driven by a mission to improve access to quality care, Cade helps organizations and individuals navigate the credentialing process efficiently, connect to the right resources, and remove barriers to treatment.

Thomas (TJ) Howard is a nationally recognized healthcare operations and growth strategist with more than 16 years of experience helping behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, mental health, and healthcare organizations build sustainable, compliant, and financially successful programs.

TJ has supported organizations ranging from startup providers to multi-site healthcare platforms, assisting with insurance contracting, payer strategy, licensure, accreditation, operational development, revenue cycle optimization, and organizational growth.

His expertise spans commercial insurance contracting, Medicaid enrollment, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, utilization management, healthcare operations, and strategic growth planning.

Madeline Brisbois is a strategic operations executive who partners with behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment leaders to build scalable, compliant, and financially sound organizations.

She leads cross-functional initiatives spanning insurance contracting, accreditation readiness, policy development, and regulatory compliance—translating complex requirements into clear, executable strategies that accelerate growth and reduce risk.

With a focus on operational excellence and team development, Madeline architects the systems, workflows, and accountability structures that allow healthcare organizations to scale sustainably while delivering consistent, high-quality care.