SunHawk Consulting and Couture Compliance Join Forces to Deliver Expanded Compliance and Risk Expertise
November 6, 2025 — SunHawk Consulting, a leader in risk, compliance, and investigations, today announced it has joined forces with Couture Compliance, bringing together two trusted brands to deliver broader expertise, innovative solutions, and greater value to clients across industries.
This strategic combination strengthens SunHawk’s service offerings while maintaining its reputation as “experts without the overhead” – providing the same senior-level expertise as large consulting firms, but with tailored solutions at competitive price points.
Collaborative Service Areas for Healthcare Provider Organizations and Payors
Together, the SunHawk and Couture Compliance team will bring the healthcare market unmatched expertise in:
- Compliance Program development, assessment, and interim support.
- Documentation, Coding, and Billing audit and compliance support.
- HR & Corporate Investigations services providing independent and fair reviews of workplace issues.
- Research Compliance oversight to ensure alignment with federal and institutional requirements, including human subject protection, IRB operations, and clinical research billing compliance.
- Substance Use Disorder (SUD) consulting focused on treatment program compliance, operations, and quality management.
- AI-Driven Compliance Solutions that streamline oversight and simplify compliance processes.
- Litigation Support to provide expert insight and ensure case readiness.
- Cybersecurity protection to safeguard organizations from evolving digital threats.
Jim Rough, President of SunHawk Consulting stated, “By combining our teams, we’re expanding the resources, insight, and support we provide to help clients build stronger cultures of compliance and confidently navigate complex challenges. Together, we’re creating a powerful team that delivers trusted expertise with the agility clients need at very competitive prices.”
Sarah Couture, Principal of Couture Compliance added, “We are super excited about our collaboration and new opportunities. With the expanded services we can now provide, I am confident that we will be able to provide even more value to our clients. The future is bright!”
About SunHawk Consulting
SunHawk Consulting specializes in professional consulting services across risk management, compliance, and investigations. With diverse industry expertise and a deep understanding of client processes, SunHawk helps organizations manage risk, engage teams, and develop lasting cultures of compliance.
About Couture Compliance
Couture Compliance is a trusted provider of tailored compliance solutions. Known for its deep regulatory expertise and client-centered approach, Couture has supported healthcare provider organizations in building strong compliance frameworks and reducing risk exposure.
James Rough
President
SunHawk Consulting
James Rough is President of SunHawk Consulting, LLC. a U.S.- based Disputes, Compliance and Investigations Consulting Firm with experts in the Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Insurance Industries. Mr. Rough is a Certified Healthcare Compliance Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional and graduate of FBI Citizen’s Academy. Mr. Rough has also served on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for two entities and is adjunct professor focused on Healthcare Compliance, for the Masters of Legal Studies Compliance Program, at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor, College of Law.
SunHawk experts are highly experienced professionals ready to assist you within our focus areas of:
Healthcare Compliance | Corporate Investigations
Corporate Compliance | Litigation Disputes
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