”I Wanted To Make A Difference” - Donovan Ryckis

”I Wanted To Make A Difference” Join me and my guest Donovan Ryckis), founder and CEO of of Ethos Benefits (www.ethosbenefits.com,) a firm dedicated to advancing fiduciary-driven health insurance strategies for employers nationwide. Donovan and his wife and business partner Chelsea, have pioneered a revolutionary approach that effectively eliminates fraud, waste, and abuse from employer healthcare plans while increasing savings for both employers and their employees. Donovan is also the producer of the documentary “It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare.” SHOW NOTES Summary In this episode of The Soul of Business, Blaine interviews Donovan Ryckis, founder and CEO of Ethos Benefits. Their conversation explores Donovan's journey from financial services to healthcare, emphasizing the importance of making a meaningful impact in the industry. They discuss the challenges of employer-sponsored healthcare, the need to address fraud, waste, and abuse, and the significance of having a strong ethos in business. Donovan also shares insights from his documentary “It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Healthcare” and the future direction of his work. Takeaways The entrepreneurial journey often involves finding fulfillment beyond financial success. Healthcare is deeply connected to the well-being of individuals and organizations. Ethos Benefits aims to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare plans. A strong ethos in a company can lead to better employee outcomes. Understanding the underlying issues in healthcare can lead to innovative solutions. The healthcare system often fails to keep costs low due to misaligned incentives. Donovan's transition to healthcare was driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact. The documentary highlights the challenges and solutions in employer-sponsored healthcare. Engaging employees in healthcare discussions can lead to significant changes. The future of healthcare requires a focus on reducing claims rather than just managing them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices