Ep. 8 - Dr. Kenneth Homer: Final in 3-Part Series on How Doctors Help Patients Outside of the Exam Room

Working Healthcare

Join Meredith in the studio for a sit-down interview with Senior Vice President and Chief Population Health Officer at Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Kenneth Homer. As an internal medicine physician who has practiced primary care, reigned as a chief medical officer, instructed residents and medical students and directed physician advisory boards, Dr. Homer walks through his career journey. He shares what inspired him to teach medical students and residents. He then gives his viewpoint on the benefits of value-based care and why it is important and vital for the healthcare sector to be cognizant of healthcare costs and spending. Meredith probes Dr. Homer on ways to quantify quality. Dr. Homer gets real on his vision for healthcare if independent medical practice and hospitals are to remain sustainable. He offers his hope for healthcare and concludes with his one wish to change our healthcare system.