Jennifer Higginbotham

Jennifer Higginbotham brings more than 28 years of healthcare experience, including over 25 years in leadership, with a background spanning clinical care, emergency medicine, critical care, hospital operations, and healthcare administration. A registered respiratory therapist, Jennifer brings firsthand clinical experience together with a strong understanding of the operational challenges facing healthcare organizations.

In addition to her extensive healthcare background, Jennifer has experience and knowledge in areas including manufacturing, time-management studies, process improvement, and organizational efficiency. This diverse perspective allows her to look beyond traditional healthcare operations and identify practical ways to improve workflows, strengthen teams, and maximize organizational performance.

As Clinical Healthcare Executive at Portico Strategies, Jennifer works alongside healthcare leaders and organizations to evaluate clinical operations, improve efficiency, strengthen patient care, and develop sustainable strategies for growth. Her combination of clinical expertise, leadership experience, and operational perspective provides clients with a practical, well-rounded approach to navigating the complexities of healthcare.