Kajal Patel, MBA
About Kajal Patel, MBA
Kajal Patel is a Lead Payor Contract Analyst at Cloudmed, where she has worked since 2021, bringing a detail-oriented and analytical approach to her role. She holds an MBA from D'Amore-McKim School of Business and has extensive experience in healthcare management and project management.
Work at Cloudmed
Kajal Patel has been employed at Cloudmed since 2020, initially serving as a Payor Contract Analyst before advancing to the position of Lead Payor Contract Analyst in 2021. In this role, she focuses on payor contract analysis, utilizing her detail-oriented and analytical skills to enhance contract modeling within the healthcare revenue cycle. Her work is conducted remotely, allowing her to effectively manage her responsibilities while contributing to the organization's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Kajal Patel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance and Healthcare Management from D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, which she completed between 2016 and 2018. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from Ashford University in 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in healthcare management and contract modeling, particularly in the context of the healthcare revenue cycle.
Background
Before her tenure at Cloudmed, Kajal Patel accumulated diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Pharmacy Technician at Osco Drug for one year in Bartlett, IL, from 2007 to 2008. Following that, she served as a Managing Owner at Subway for eight years in Algonquin, IL, from 2008 to 2016. She then transitioned to Conduent, where she worked as a Recovery Analyst II for three years in Naperville, IL, from 2017 to 2020. This varied background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of healthcare operations.
Leadership and Project Management Skills
Kajal Patel is recognized for her leadership abilities, particularly in training and motivating teams. She possesses strong project management skills, which she applies effectively in healthcare settings. Her experience in managing teams and projects enhances her capability to drive results in her current role at Cloudmed, where she focuses on optimizing payor contracts.