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Dr. Jaykumar Patel is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Public Sector and Health Care practice areas. Jaykumar drives the Center of Government topic for BCG in the Middle East and has deep experience in the public sector and health care sector. He has led numerous strategic projects and large-scale transformations.

Within public sector, Jaykumar has consulted with governments and established a cross-governmental multi-year transformation programs at the center of government, overseeing multiple sectors for socioeconomic development. Within health care, Jaykumar has led strategy planning, at national level and provider level, supporting world-class service delivery to citizens, through a value-based focused approach.

Prior to joining BCG, Jaykumar practiced as a medical doctor with the NHS with a focus on surgical specialties.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBBS, Medicine, Kings College London
  • BSC, Neuroscience, 1st Class honors, Kings College London

Publications and Videos

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Building a Patient-Centric Health Sector in the Middle East

A patient survey conducted by BCG in the Middle East provides insights on what patients value (and what they don’t) in their healthcare system. The findings also highlight what are ‘table stakes’ for healthcare market players, versus ‘differentiators’ that could positively impact the patient experience.
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Building a Resilient Government

The pandemic won’t be the last global crisis we face. Here are six principles public sector organizations should follow to prepare for future disruptions.
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AI Brings Science to the Art of Policymaking

AI is not without risk, but governments ignore it at their peril. “Responsible AI” can help officials make thoughtful policies that improve lives.
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How Governments Can Galvanize Their Nations for the Rebound

Governments must start planning for a post-COVID-19 world that brings bigger benefits to more of society and business. Three priorities stand out.
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Leapfrogging: Value-Based Health Care Comes to Emerging Markets

Providers and policymakers in emerging markets have powerful incentives to organize their health systems around maximizing health care value for their populations.