Will Krost, MD, Facep, MBA, Nrp, Lssbb
About Will Krost, MD, Facep, MBA, Nrp, Lssbb
Will Krost, MD, FACEP, MBA, NRP, LSSBB, serves as the EMS System Medical Director at CommonSpirit Health and has extensive experience in emergency medicine and healthcare administration. He has held various leadership roles across multiple healthcare organizations and academic institutions, demonstrating strong clinical expertise and strategic thinking.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Will Krost serves as the EMS System Medical Director at CommonSpirit Health since 2022. In this role, he oversees emergency medical services and works to enhance the integration of care across various settings. Additionally, he holds the position of Market Medical Director at St. Joseph Health, also within CommonSpirit Health, where he has been contributing for two years in Lexington, Kentucky. His responsibilities include strategic planning and operational oversight to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Will Krost has a diverse educational background in healthcare and management. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the American University of Integrative Science between 2013 and 2015. He also holds an MBA in Health Care Administration from Indiana Wesleyan University, which he completed from 2006 to 2008. Krost studied Allied Health Management at Youngstown State University, achieving a Bachelor of Science (BS) from 2001 to 2005. His training includes a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, completed in 2009.
Background
Will Krost has extensive experience in emergency medicine and healthcare administration. He began his career as an Operations Coordinator for Life Flight & Mobile Life at Catholic Health Partners, where he worked for 12 years. He has held various roles in emergency medicine, including System Medical Director at the University of Louisville and Program Manager at the University of Cincinnati. Krost has also served as an adjunct instructor and faculty member at George Washington University and Rhodes State College, respectively.
Achievements
Will Krost has demonstrated leadership in various healthcare settings, applying his clinical expertise and business acumen. He is recognized for his ability to bridge gaps between outpatient and hospital care, leveraging his high emotional intelligence. Krost has utilized Lean Six Sigma methodologies to implement operational improvements in healthcare. He also serves on the boards of hospital and nonprofit organizations, contributing his knowledge to enhance healthcare delivery and community health initiatives.