Revolutionizing Healthcare with Free-Market Models: Matt Ohrt on Self-Funded Health Plans & Direct Care

Join us in this enlightening episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, where Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III sits down with Matt Ohrt from Self Fund Health to discuss the transformative progress in free-market healthcare in Wisconsin. Discover how self-funded health plans, direct care models, and strategic partnerships are revolutionizing the healthcare industry. Matt shares his unexpected journey from corporate HR to healthcare innovation, the success story of Merrell Steel, and the impact of his book, "Save Your Company, Don't Feed the Beast." If you're a medical student, resident, fellow, or a curious employer, this episode is packed with insights on how to align incentives and improve healthcare delivery. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation!Special thanks to our sponsor, Confido Health, for streamlining the patient experience. Discover how Confido’s AI Virtual Assistant can handle 90% of patient engagement and save your team valuable time. Learn more at www.confido.health and start improving your practice today!00:00 – Intro03:47 – Book10:03 – Direct Care Impact13:12 – Doctors Involvement27:16 – Graphic34:10 – Advice for Students38:44 – Connect with MattResources:Self Health Fundhttps://selffundhealth.com/aboutusFind Matt on Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ohrt-6a1335bConnect with Dr. Aguilahttps://www.totalpainsolutions.nethttps://m25program.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/demetrio-j-aguila-iii-md-ma-facs-37208413/https://www.facebook.com/TotalPainSolutionsbyHealingHandsofNE/https://www.instagram.com/totalpainsolutions/https://www.youtube.com/@TotalPainSolutionsbyHHNE/videos Find More info on this series and other podcasts on the Influent Network at HeyInfluent.comFollow the Influent Network on Social Media:LinkedIn | Twitter (X) | YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook  The Influent Network is where emerging healthcare professionals and esteemed medical experts converge. Our platform is a straightforward resource for career development, financial planning, practice management, and investment insights, designed to foster strong professional connections. Powered by HurrdatSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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