Ep. 124 - Can Texas Become America’s Regenerative Medicine Capital? | Jack Collier

What would it take for Texas to become the national leader in health, wellness, and regenerative medicine? On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jack Collier, co-founder and CEO of Optimized Health and Performance, a nationwide telehealth clinic based in the Austin area. Collier explains how his own experience with hormone testing led him into the health and wellness industry and why he believes patients need more information and control over their healthcare decisions. The conversation covers: Preventive health, hormone optimization, and regenerative medicine Healthcare costs and the role of insurance Peptides and the growing online gray market How Texas could encourage research while protecting consumers The Make Texas Healthy Again movement and health education Why Austin has become a hub for health and wellness innovation Collier argues that Texas has an opportunity to become a national center for emerging healthcare research and innovation while improving health education and giving patients greater choice in how they manage their health. 00:00 — Introduction & Jack Collier 02:09 — Hormone Optimization & Jack’s Health Journey 05:09 — The Future of Health & Regenerative Medicine in Texas 09:17 — Prevention, Nutrition & the Current Healthcare Model 16:03 — Healthcare Costs, Insurance & Patient Choice 20:17 — The Long-Term Value of Preventive Health 23:27 — What Texas Can Do Through Public Policy 24:53 — Peptides, Safety & the Online Gray Market 28:53 — Peptide Therapies & Medical Innovation 31:04 — Regulation, Research & the Future of Healthcare 32:40 — Make Texas Healthy Again & Health Education 36:17 — Austin’s Health & Wellness Boom Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@TexasTalks Follow us on social mediaX: @Texas_DispatchInstagram: thetexasdispatchLinkedIn: The Texas DispatchTikTok: texas_talks_podcast Find more at The Texas DispatchYour source for state news, policy, and investigative journalism.https://thetexasdispatch.com