Laxmi Patel

Laxmi Patel urges rural hospitals to align leadership early and build logic models to show how transformation funds can drive access, equity, and sustainability.

Laxmi Patel explains how providers can meet potential new Medicaid documentation requirements without harming patient access.

Laxmi Patel urges hospitals to embed financial screening and simplify payment options to prepare for rising levels of uninsured patients from Medicaid changes.

Laxmi Patel outlines how Medicaid reforms could raise bad debt, urging providers to strengthen financial counseling, assistance, and price transparency.

Laxmi Patel explains how Medicaid reforms could increase uncompensated care and the burden on hospitals, and how technology can help automate workflows.

Laxmi Patel discusses proposed Medicaid reforms in HR 1, including work rules, coverage limits, and state-level risks for vulnerable populations.

Laxmi Patel, chief strategy officer at Savista, outlines major impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act on Medicaid and what hospitals can do to prepare for these changes.