Provana Appoints Neville Zar as Executive Vice President, Healthcare, to Lead Growth and Innovation in Revenue Cycle Services

LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Provana, a leading provider of tech-driven, human-powered managed services, today announced the appointment of Neville Zar as Executive Vice President, Healthcare. With this strategic hire, Provana is advancing its commitment to independent healthcare providers by investing in cutting-edge technology, scaling end-to-end revenue cycle services, and expanding into the growing market.

Veteran RCM executive and former Athenahealth leader to spearhead expansion into revenue cycle services and scale Provana’s tech-enabled services for independent providers.

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Zar, a visionary healthcare executive with over two decades of experience, brings deep operational and strategic expertise in revenue cycle management (RCM) across both provider and advisory sectors. He most recently led revenue cycle operations at Athenahealth, where he oversaw tech-enabled services that processed over 300 million claims annually for more than 10,000 providers. Prior to that, he served in senior leadership roles at Deloitte Consulting, including as National Revenue Cycle Practice Leader, delivering transformative results for top-tier healthcare institutions and private equity-backed systems.

“Neville’s appointment marks a pivotal moment in Provana’s healthcare journey,” said Karen Powell, Chief Operating Officer of Provana. “His leadership, technological acumen, and unmatched track record in delivering RCM outcomes at scale will be instrumental as we expand our solutions to meet the evolving needs of independent practices. Neville’s arrival positions us to accelerate our growth across multiple health and wellness specialties and strengthens our mission to help providers protect their financial health.”

At Provana, Zar will lead the company’s healthcare operations and strategy, focusing on delivering enterprise-grade, end-to-end revenue cycle solutions, powered by AI, automation, and deep industry insight. His role will span operations, innovation, client success, and partnership development across Provana’s healthcare vertical.

“I’m thrilled to join Provana at such an exciting stage in its growth,” said Neville Zar, Executive Vice President, Healthcare. “Independent medical practices deserve the same level of sophistication and support as large systems when it comes to revenue operations. Provana’s unique blend of advanced technology and human expertise is exactly what the market needs. I look forward to building on this strong foundation to deliver extraordinary value to our clients.”

This leadership addition reinforces Provana’s position as the smarter choice for healthcare organizations seeking scalable, compliant, and insight-driven revenue cycle services—backed by a culture of innovation and accountability.

About Provana

Provana is a leading tech-enabled managed services provider specializing in healthcare revenue cycle management, legal services, and credit and collections. Founded in 2011, Provana empowers small and medium-sized organizations with enterprise-grade solutions that optimize processes, reduce costs, and drive measurable business outcomes. Supported by its AI-driven platform, Provana ensures compliance and operational excellence. Learn more at provana.com.