Converge Cast | Leading with Purpose - a Conversation with Dr. Kate Goodrich

What does it take to transform healthcare from the inside out? 

In this episode of the WittKieffer Converge Cast, Charlie Fick, Senior Partner, and Lisa Mooney, Consultant, sit down with Dr. Kate Goodrich, Chief Medical Officer at Humana, for a compelling conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of healthcare. 

Dr. Goodrich shares her remarkable journey from hospitalist to federal policymaker to private-sector executive, revealing how each chapter shaped her mission to improve care for seniors and underserved populations. She reflects on the surprising moment she fell in love with health policy, the challenges of transitioning between public and private leadership roles, and the critical importance of quantifying value in a for-profit healthcare environment. 

Tune in to gain insight into how Humana is tackling the provider shortage, supporting dementia caregivers, and making value-based care a reality. Dr. Goodrich also offers candid advice for entrepreneurs hoping to partner with large healthcare organizations and ends on a hopeful note about what’s working in American healthcare today.