Mary O'Connor, MD – Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Vori Health

What does it take to transform healthcare without sacrificing quality of care?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Dr. Mary O'Connor, Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Vori Health and former Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Florida, to discuss why the healthcare system must shift toward value-based care.Mary shares why she transitioned from practicing orthopedic surgery to leading healthcare innovation, how telehealth is improving access while reducing unnecessary costs, and why the current reimbursement model often rewards expensive procedures over better patient outcomes. She also explains why successful healthcare innovation depends on collaboration between clinicians and technology teams, what it takes to build high-performing organizations, and how employers and insurers are driving the adoption of more effective care models.Whether you're a behavioral health executive, healthcare leader, or entrepreneur, this conversation offers practical insights into leadership, innovation, and building systems that put patients first.