Olympian to Surgeon: Dr. Mary O’Connor Exposes the Flaws in US Healthcare | Broken Healthcare Podcast #59

In this powerhouse episode of Broken Healthcare, host Ray Kober sits down with Dr. Mary O’Connor — a former Olympic-level rower, nationally recognized orthopedic surgeon, and trailblazer for healthcare equity. From her protest days at Yale that reshaped Title IX enforcement to leading at Mayo Clinic and reforming care delivery at Vori Health, Dr. O'Connor's journey is anything but ordinary.We dive deep into:The emotional toll of missing the 1980 OlympicsHer historic Title IX protest that made national headlinesThe realities of being a female pioneer in orthopedic surgeryWhy our healthcare payment system is fundamentally brokenHow equity, diversity, and team dynamics can transform outcomesThe truth behind hospital incentives and why the system fails patientsHow personal values shaped her mission in fixing American healthcareThis is not just a conversation about healthcare — it's a masterclass in resilience, leadership, and reimagining what’s possible.🎧 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you care about building a better healthcare system.👉 Learn more about our mission: https://benefixa.com#BrokenHealthcare #MaryOConnor #HealthcareReform #OrthopedicSurgery #TitleIX #WomenInMedicine #VoriHealth #OlympianDoctor #RayKober #DiversityInHealthcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.