Finally

Learn What Healthcare CIOs Actually Want From IT Vendors

Created at the request of healthcare CIOs who were tired of ineffective vendor pitches

Get certified in weeks, not months - with real-world application from day one

Taught by 3 former CIOs with over $250M in IT budget management experience

Join 100+ certified professionals already transforming their healthcare sales approach

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Finally

Learn What Healthcare CIOs Actually Want From IT Vendors

Created at the request of healthcare CIOs who were tired of ineffective vendor pitches

Get certified in weeks, not months - with real-world application from day one

Taught by 3 former CIOs with over $250M in IT budget management experience

Join 100+ certified professionals already transforming their healthcare sales approach

Sign Up Today

Does this sound familiar?

You've been in healthcare IT sales long enough to know the drill...

You spend months nurturing a hospital prospect. You think you understand their needs. You craft what feels like the perfect proposal. Then... silence. Or worse, "We've decided to go in a different direction."

The truth is, selling to healthcare IT is different.

And if you don't understand how hospital IT departments really make decisions, you'll keep spinning your wheels.

  • Long, unpredictable sales cycles that seem to restart just when you think you're close
  • Difficulty getting past the gatekeeper to the actual decision-makers
  • Proposals that miss the mark because you don't understand their real priorities
  • Losing deals to competitors who seem to "speak their language" better
  • Feeling like an outsider in an industry that values relationships and trust above all

I've been on both sides of this table. As a former healthcare CIO managing a $250 million budget, I've seen hundreds of vendor pitches. Most miss the mark completely. Not because the products were bad, but because the sales approach was wrong.

Meet Your Instructors: 
The Only Former CIOs Teaching Healthcare Sales 

Bill Russell

Former CIO, St. Joseph Health System
  • Managed $250M IT budget across 16 hospitals
  • Evaluated and purchased from 100+ vendors annually
  • Now teaches what actually works in healthcare IT sales

Sarah Richardson

Former Division CIO, HCA Healthcare
  • Championed innovative IT solutions across 180+ hospitals
  • Understands the real challenges of healthcare technology implementation
  • Reveals what makes CIOs say "yes" to new vendors

Drex DeFord

Former CIO, USAF; Scripps; Seattle Children's
  • Led IT transformation for multi-billion dollar health systems
  • Expert in HIT adoption and change management
  • Shares insider strategies for navigating complex healthcare organizations

Combined, We Have...

Managed over $500M in healthcare IT budgets.
Closed over $50M in sales to healthcare organizations. We’ve been in your shoes as well.
Evaluated thousands of vendor proposals.
And now, we're pulling back the curtain on what really drives healthcare IT buying decisions

How to Get Certified

Step 1: Choose Your Learning Path

Membership Certification – $925
Immediate access to all HCSP course materials
Learn at your own pace with on-demand video modules
Complete certification requirements on your schedule
Quarterly market insights to stay current
Membership + Coaching Certification – $1,830
Everything in Membership, plus:
Weekly live Zoom calls with Bill, Drex, and Sarah
Direct feedback on your approach and strategies
Structured 3-month graduation path
Small cohort for personalized attention

Step 2: Master the Healthcare IT Buying Process

Core Curriculum Includes:

Understanding the Healthcare Ecosystem
Decoding Healthcare IT Priorities
Building Trust-Based Relationships
Crafting Proposals That Win
Navigating Complex Sales Cycles
Speaking the Language of Healthcare

Step 3: Earn Your Certification

Complete practical case study based on real healthcare scenarios
Pass certification interview demonstrating mastery of concepts
Receive industry-recognized HCSP designation
Join exclusive community of certified professionals

Imagine Your Future as a Certified Healthcare Sales Professional...

In just a few weeks, you could be:

  • Confidently walking into any hospital IT department knowing exactly how to position your solution
  • Building genuine relationships with healthcare leaders who see you as a trusted advisor, not just another vendor
  • Closing deals faster because you understand the internal dynamics and decision-making process
  • Earning larger contracts by aligning your proposals with what healthcare organizations actually value
  • Standing out from competitors who are still using generic B2B sales tactics in a specialized market

Limited Enrollment Period - Enrollment Open Until July 15th

We keep our cohorts small to ensure quality and personalized attention. The current enrollment period closes in:

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Why the limited enrollment?

Mentored path includes live sessions with limited seats.

We personally review every certification candidate.

Small cohorts create better peer learning opportunities.

 

Self-guided access may be limited to maintain certification quality

Price will increase to $1,095 (self-guided) and $2,100 (mentored) after this cohort

Our instructors' time is valuable and limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

I get it. I thought the same thing when I first entered healthcare. But here's what I learned managing a $250 million IT budget: Healthcare buying decisions involve unique stakeholders, regulations, and priorities that general B2B tactics miss. Our certified professionals consistently tell us this was the missing piece in their sales approach.
The core content is about 5 hours, but plan on 10-15 hours total including the case study and certification interview. Most professionals complete it within 2-3 weeks while working full-time. The coaching path follows a structured 3-month timeline with bi-weekly sessions.
Let me be direct: If you implement what we teach, yes. We're not teaching theory - we're sharing exactly what made us say "yes" to vendors when we were CIOs. That said, success requires applying what you learn. We give you the roadmap; you still need to drive.
Perfect! You won't have to unlearn bad habits. About 40% of our certified professionals were new to healthcare when they started. The program is designed to work whether you're transitioning into healthcare or looking to level up existing healthcare sales skills.
Absolutely. We love working with organizations committed to elevating their entire sales team. Contact certification@229project.com for custom team packages. Teams of 5+ receive significant discounts and additional support.

Ready?

Let's Transform Your Healthcare Sales Approach

You have two choices:

  • Option 1: Keep doing what you're doing. Hope that eventually you'll crack the code. Continue feeling frustrated when deals stall or disappear.
  • Option 2: Learn directly from the people who've made these buying decisions. Get certified. Join an elite group of sales professionals who truly understand healthcare IT.

The choice is yours. But remember - every day you wait is another day your competitors might be getting ahead.

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee: If you complete the first two modules and don't feel you're getting valuable insights, we'll refund your investment. No questions asked.

Casual Discussion at the 229 Project Meeting

"As a healthcare CIO, I was tired of vendors wasting my time with generic pitches. That's why we created HCSP - to help sales professionals understand what we actually need. This program bridges the gap between vendors and healthcare providers."

- Bill Russell, Founder

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