Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Matt Chance, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Rite for Children
Dec 28, 2025
Matt Chance, Senior Vice President and COO of Scottish Rite for Children, shares his journey from volunteer to leader in pediatric orthopedics. He discusses the organization's 100-year commitment to clinical excellence and strategies to expand access to specialized care. Amid regional growth and the upcoming 2026 World Cup, he outlines challenges and solutions for recruiting top talent. Matt emphasizes the importance of maintaining high standards in patient satisfaction while developing focused expansion initiatives to enhance accessibility.
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From Volunteer To COO
- Matt Chance started as an evening volunteer at Scottish Rite 30 years ago and returned to build a career in pediatric healthcare administration.
- He transitioned from aspiring physician to hospital leader after finding a passion for statistics and health operations.
Specialization Drives High-Quality Care
- Scottish Rite focuses narrowly on pediatric orthopedics, which creates deep expertise and strong outcomes.
- Expanding access is crucial because high-level pediatric orthopedic care is scarce outside their centers.
Therapy-Only Clinic Success
- Scottish Rite opened a therapy-only outpatient clinic in Frisco near the Dallas Cowboys campus and expected uncertainty about demand.
- The clinic now treats ~600 patients monthly and achieved perfect patient satisfaction in its first year.