Director of Clinical Pharmacy Strategies
Elevance Health
Kamal Patel currently serves as the Director of Pharmacy Strategies at Elevance Health, within their Pharmacy Benefit Manager division, CarelonRx. As a seasoned health care leader, Patel spearheads the Part D stars strategy and supports star operations for over 2 million Medicare members across 40+ health plans. CarelonRx offers a comprehensive range of services designed to improve outcomes and optimize pharmacy performance.
Patel's career spans over a decade in the pharmacy field, with experience in health plan administration, pharmacy benefit management, and retail pharmacy. He has tapped into this experience and expertise to fuel innovation and elevate performance at several national health plans and the retail pharmacy level, leading to improvements in star ratings, member and consumer experiences, and health outcomes.
Patel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati.
A native Chicagoan, Patel currently resides in the Chicago area. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Nisha, their son Krish, and their dog Nala.
General Session III | Staying Ahead of the Curve: New Developments in Medicare Quality
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
3:30pm – 4:45pm ET