Jeremy Church on the Power of Saying “Yes” — From His Career to Keck Medicine at USC’s Growth

Jeremy Church‘s career has been defined by a simple but powerful philosophy: saying yes to opportunities, even when they pushed him beyond his comfort zone. In this Cedar Talks, Jeremy shares how that mindset guided his journey—from an unexpected start in healthcare operations to leadership roles in consulting and health system finance. Now, as CFO of USC Care Medical Group at Keck Medicine at USC, he’s applying that same bold thinking to expanding the organization’s footprint in Los Angeles’ competitive market. Jeremy also discusses how improving the patient financial experience isn’t just good for patients—it’s a strategic advantage for health systems.

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Conversation highlights

Get to know Jeremy in 30 seconds

Jeremy kicked off the conversation by revealing a side of himself you might not have seen before. Here’s what we discovered:

The consumer experience aha! moment

Keck Medicine of USC is renowned for its world-class clinical care. For Jeremy, one part of the experience stood out (and it’s not what you’d expect).

What patients really need from health systems

Jeremy is committed to tackling healthcare’s affordability crisis at its core—but he knows the real issue is more complex than just the cost.

Ben Kraus is Director, Content Marketing