Sequential Consulting Group
$7.6M+ in Verified Contract Savings for Healthcare Systems
We help healthcare laboratories reduce costs, optimize operations, and take control of vendor contracts — without compromising quality or access.
Healthcare Laboratory Consulting Services
Sequential Consulting Group provides healthcare laboratory consulting services for hospitals and health systems. We specialize in laboratory cost reduction, vendor contract negotiation, and clinical lab operations improvement.
Our healthcare laboratory consulting approach is focused on delivering measurable financial results while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational performance.
About Sequential Consulting Group
Sequential Consulting Group was founded to help healthcare organizations take control of costs, strengthen operations, and drive measurable financial results within their laboratory services. We specialize in identifying inefficiencies, eliminating waste, and unlocking significant savings without compromising quality or patient care.
Our core strength is contract and vendor negotiation. We work directly with suppliers and service providers to renegotiate pricing, improve terms, and eliminate unnecessary expenses, often delivering millions of dollars in sustainable savings.
Beyond cost reduction, we provide hands-on leadership to stabilize operations, improve workflows, and build high-performing teams. We address the real challenges laboratories face, including financial pressure, staffing transitions, compliance demands, and operational inefficiencies with practical, result driven solutions.
We do not offer generic advice. We deliver clear strategies, decisive execution, and measurable outcomes, helping laboratories move from reactive management to strong, financially optimized, and sustainable performance.
Meet our Founder & CEO
Dia Barakat is the President and CEO of Sequential Consulting Group, where he partners with healthcare organizations to strengthen laboratory operations, improve financial performance, and build high-performing leadership teams.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Biochemistry, and an MBA in Healthcare Management—bringing a rare combination of clinical expertise, scientific knowledge, and business leadership. As a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA) and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Dia applies a data-driven, performance-focused approach to solving complex healthcare challenges.
With a proven track record in laboratory management and healthcare operations, Dia has successfully led initiatives that stabilize underperforming departments, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and financial outcomes. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management, helping organizations reduce costs, strengthen agreements, and maximize value from strategic partnerships.
Known for his ability to lead in complex and high-pressure environments, Dia brings structure, accountability, and clarity to organizations navigating operational challenges or transition. His approach combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution—ensuring immediate impact while building long-term, sustainable success.
Through Sequential Consulting Group, Dia works closely with healthcare leaders to implement practical, results-driven solutions that elevate performance while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
Real Results. Measurable Impact.
$7.6M+ in Verified Contract Savings
Delivered $7.6M+ in contract-backed savings for a multi-site healthcare system by restructuring vendor agreements, eliminating unnecessary costs, and securing long-term pricing protection.
Focused on:
- Brought high-cost testing in-house
- Re-structured vendor pricing for maximum leverage
- Eliminated hidden service and contract fees
- Reduced or eliminated CPI increases
All savings were contractually secured — not projections.
KPI & Operational Performance Improvement
Significantly improved laboratory performance through data-driven analysis and operational optimization, reducing waste and increasing efficiency across key metrics.
Focused on:
- Reduced turnaround time
- Lowered cost per reportable (CPR)
- Optimized workflows using Lean Six Sigma
- Improved inventory & utilization control
Financial and Budget Optimization
Rebuilt laboratory financial strategy to stabilize budgets, reduce unnecessary expenses, and create long-term cost predictability.
Focused on:
- Budget reconstruction & forecasting
- Reduced operational expenses
- Strengthened vendor cost control
- Improved resource allocation
Most healthcare systems are overpaying — we identify where savings are hiding and help capture them.
Our Services
Interim Laboratory Leadership
We provide experienced laboratory leadership coverage during times of transition, ensuring continuity, accountability, and operational stability until a permanent leader is in place.
KPI, Quality, and Compliance Support
We help organizations track, evaluate, and improve key laboratory performance metrics to strengthen quality, maintain compliance, and support consistent operational excellence.
Financial and Operational Optimization
We analyze budgets, identify savings opportunities, rebuild financial plans, reduce waste, negotiate vendor and service contracts, and implement strategies that improve financial stability, often delivering millions in cost savings.