Leaders & Legacies 198 - Matt Ohrt's Everything is Bigger in Texas Healthcare Revolution
May 27, 2025
Matt Ohrt, a healthcare entrepreneur and founder of Rise Up Health, is back with a mission to reshape the healthcare landscape. He candidly discusses leaving a successful startup for a Texas-focused health plan that champions transparency and independent care. Matt explores the challenges posed by monopolistic insurance practices and emphasizes the importance of personal agency in health choices. He also shares insights from his journey as a foster parent, including his inspirational children's book. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on innovative healthcare solutions!
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Team Loyalty After A Coma
- Craig Andrews describes waking from a six-week coma and learning his team kept the business running without him.
- He calls that loyalty the greatest accomplishment of his career.
Book Written In McDonald's Playland
- Matt Ohrt wrote his children's book Welcome Home mostly while watching foster kids play at McDonald's Playland.
- He completed the draft quickly and found the illustrations were the bigger challenge.
Favor Diet Over Automatic Meds
- Avoid unnecessary medications when diet and lifestyle can address health issues first.
- Matt Ohrt recommends choosing long-term dietary changes over automatic pharmaceutical solutions when possible.
