E95 Innovating Employer-Based Solutions: Self Fund Health’s Matt Orht Goes Beyond Insurance

Join us on this unforgettable episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, featuring the inspirational Matt Ohrt, Chief Healthcare Officer at Self Fund Health. In a tale that sounds straight out of a movie, Matt shares a pivotal life event – a near-fatal accident involving a tractor in his own backyard along the Wisconsin River. This incident not only threatened his life but also profoundly influenced his journey in healthcare innovation.

With an innate knack for solving problems and building relationships, Matt had already initiated transformative healthcare solutions at Merrill Steel. He discusses the key innovations already in motion before the accident, such as introducing an onsite clinic, direct primary care, and facilities for physical therapy, chiropractic care, and even an onsite MRI.

You'll Discover:

* An insider view on the limitations and challenges posed by large insurance networks and how they affect both healthcare providers and consumers negatively

* How Direct Primary Care can serve as the core of medical strategies, offering insights into establishing a long-term relationship with healthcare providers which is beneficial for effective management and personalized care

* How traditional healthcare networks restrict market freedom and how direct contracting can offer a more sustainable and fairer approach

* The potential benefits of free-market healthcare systems

Matt also dives deep into the misconceptions around self-funding in healthcare, advocating for robust medical strategies that go beyond just funding plans to effectively manage and reduce spending.

One of the most significant barriers Matt identifies is the restrictive nature of healthcare networks, which limit free market operation. In response, Self Fund Health seeks to establish direct contracts with healthcare providers, bypassing traditional network restrictions and emphasizing fair, upfront agreements over post-service negotiations.

This episode sheds light on the promising possibilities of free-market healthcare and the practical steps Self Fund Health is taking to revolutionize patient care. Join us to discover how Matt Orht and his team are not just navigating, but actively shaping the future of healthcare.

Tune in to hear how adversity turned into a catalyst for Matt’s relentless pursuit of innovation in the employer health space. His story is not just about personal survival; it’s a powerful call to action to rethink and repurpose our healthcare system into one that’s more effective, compassionate, and innovative.

Follow Matt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ohrt-6a1335b/

Learn more about Self Fund Health: https://selffundhealth.com/

👉 Watch this episode to get inspired and learn how determined innovation can genuinely transform the landscape of employer health management.

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The Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show started with the idea of wanting to highlight stories of what healthcare innovation truly looks like in action. Our mission, highlight real people who are really innovating within healthcare. Guests include healthcare entrepreneurs, providers, payers, and professionals from the investment community. We showcase little wins as well as valuable lessons learned from setbacks through these interviews. The real innovators in healthcare are often the ones in the trenches doing the work with razor-sharp focus. We find these innovators and bring their stories to light.

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