Company: Physician Care Coordination Consultants - PC3
Company Description: PC3 is a Louisville, Kentucky-based healthcare and technology company dedicated to reducing the financial burden on healthcare organizations—ensuring more patients receive the care they deserve. PC3 currently has 29 employees and is recognized for work in the healthcare and technology fields.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Startup of the Year - Business Services Industries
 Nomination Title: Physician Care Coordination Consultants
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- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Physician Care Coordination Consultants (PC3), founded in Q2 2023, specializes in healthcare consulting, enhancing organizational efficiency and revenue capture while focusing on patient-centered documentation and billing services.
While in residency, Dr. Karan Shah saw the complexities of navigating healthcare and insurance systems. Realizing that administrative burdens and financial barriers often hinder care, he became passionate about improving the business side of healthcare.
The PC3 team is a collective of experienced hospital providers and administrators with expertise across different lines within the healthcare industry. The depth of knowledge within PC3 allows them to collaborate with their clients to provide the best services to fit their needs, effectively combining knowledge, innovation, and patient-centered care to address the complexities of the healthcare landscape.
PC3 operates utilizing a dual approach emphasizing data-driven strategies and patient-centered care. By leveraging a combination of cutting-edge data analytics and a physician-driven model, PC3 provides its clients with insights to enhance revenue capture and ensure clinically appropriate authorizations for patient care.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2023 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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As PC3 continues to expand, the company is proud to partner with over thirty-five hospitals across six states, helping them retain an estimated $210 million in annual facilities revenue and delivering an impressive ROI of 3165% for its partners. Originally focused on Utilization Management and Physician Advising, PC3 has successfully broadened its service offerings to include Clinical Documentation and a Denials Division, further strengthening its position as a leader in the healthcare industry.
Since its founding in late 2023 with 3 employees, PC3 has grown to 29 employees by March 2025. PC3’s growth in revenue for 2024 was 235%, currently, it is projecting a revenue growth of 163% in 2025. PC3’s leadership has been further confirmed by industry accolades. The founder, Dr. Karan Shah, has been awarded the Louisville Business First 40 Under 40 award for 2024 as well as being named a Kentucky Colonel, which is the highest title of honor given by the Kentucky Governor. The 2024 KY Inno Fire Award recognizes PC3’s rapid innovation and growth, positioning it as a rising star in healthcare. Dr. Karan Shah’s 2025 Health Care Hero Award underscores the visionary leadership that drives PC3’s success. Additionally, Dr. Shah has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman McGarvey for his outstanding and invaluable service to the community. These achievements highlight PC3’s commitment to transforming care coordination, positioning the company as an industry leader with a bright future in healthcare innovation.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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While larger healthcare coordination companies often scale slowly due to system complexities, PC3 expanded from 3 to 29 employees and partnered with over 35 hospitals in under two years—well above industry growth averages.
Adding Clinical Documentation Integrity and a Denials Division enhances care quality and financial recovery—areas often overlooked by competitors. This comprehensive approach positions PC3 as a one-stop solution for optimizing care and managing revenue effectively.
Awards like the KY Inno Fire Award and the Health Care Hero Award reflect both innovation and leadership. PC3’s recognition for both rapid growth and entrepreneurial leadership within such a short timeframe is rare in this industry. These recognitions affirm PC3’s vision and leadership, emphasizing its commitment to revolutionizing care coordination and solidifying its role as an industry leader.
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