Rina Patel (She/Her), Mhsa, Csaf
About Rina Patel (She/Her), Mhsa, Csaf
Rina Patel is the RVP of Financial Transformation Applications at Health Catalyst, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in healthcare management, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Vitalware, nThrive, and MedAssets.
Current Role at Health Catalyst
Rina Patel serves as the RVP Financial Transformation Applications at Health Catalyst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on financial transformation initiatives within the organization, leveraging her extensive background in healthcare finance and technology. Her responsibilities include overseeing application strategies that enhance financial performance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Technology
Prior to her current role, Rina Patel held various positions in healthcare technology. She worked at Vitalware as a Client Success Executive from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on client relationships and success strategies. Before that, she was the Director of Sales for the West Zone at nThrive for nine months in 2016. Her experience also includes a managerial role at Optum, where she managed payer solutions from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Rina Patel has a strong educational background in healthcare and systems. She earned a Master’s degree in Population Health and Systems from Boise State University in 2023. Additionally, she holds a Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) from The University of Kansas, which she completed from 1999 to 2001. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from William Jewell College, achieved from 1996 to 1998.
Career Progression in Revenue Cycle Management
Rina Patel has extensive experience in revenue cycle management. She served as the Regional Vice President of Revenue Cycle Technology at MedAssets from 2013 to 2016, following her role as Regional Director in the same field from 2010 to 2013. Her career also includes positions at Emdeon Business Services and Palomar Pomerado Health, where she managed billing services and client accounts.
Early Career and Foundational Roles
Rina Patel began her career in healthcare management with foundational roles that shaped her expertise. She worked as an Operations Director at IRM from 2003 to 2004 and as an Account Executive at Emdeon Business Services from 2004 to 2008. These early experiences provided her with a solid understanding of healthcare operations and client management.