Episode 196: Matt Ohrt

How can self-funding change the healthcare landscape for employers and employees alike?
Matt Ohrt, the co-founder of Self Fund Health and author of "Save Your Company," brings nearly 25 years of diverse industry experience to the table. He sheds light on how self-funding can revolutionize employer-driven healthcare. His insights provide a pathway for employers to take control of their healthcare expenses and improve employee benefits.

This episode dives into the intricacies of self-funded healthcare plans, emphasizing their potential to manage rising healthcare costs effectively. Matt Ohrt discusses the importance of educating employees about their healthcare options and the benefits of a patient-centered direct primary care model. The conversation explores the shift from traditional fully insured plans to more flexible self-funded options that can lead to significant cost savings and better health outcomes.

Key Takeaways:
📘 Educational Empowerment: Educating employees about self-funding enables informed decision-making and fosters cost-saving measures.
🌍 Strategic Self-Funding: Self-funding allows employers to manage healthcare costs more actively, offering potential savings and enhanced control over health benefits.
🛡 The Role of Stop-Loss Insurance: Understanding stop-loss coverage is crucial as it protects against high claims, a key component in self-funding.
🏥 Advantages of Direct Primary Care: This model enhances access to healthcare by allowing direct interactions with healthcare providers, leading to improved health outcomes.
💰 Cost-Effectiveness: Focusing on preventive care and effective management can reduce healthcare expenses.

Quotes from Matt Ohrt:

"If you don't understand it, how in the world are you ever going to manage it or get your employees to buy into it or do any strategy?"

"We believe this is the future of healthcare."

How to Reach Matt:

Website: Self Fund Health

Email: [email protected]

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How can self-funding change the healthcare landscape for employers and employees alike?

Matt Ohrt, the co-founder of Self Fund Health and author of "Save Your Company," brings nearly 25 years of diverse industry experience to the table. He sheds light on how self-funding can revolutionize employer-driven healthcare. His insights provide a pathway for employers to take control of their healthcare expenses and improve employee benefits.

This episode dives into the intricacies of self-funded healthcare plans, emphasizing their potential to manage rising healthcare costs effectively. Matt Ohrt discusses the importance of educating employees about their healthcare options and the benefits of a patient-centered direct primary care model. The conversation explores the shift from traditional fully insured plans to more flexible self-funded options that can lead to significant cost savings and better health outcomes.

Key Takeaways:

📘 Educational Empowerment: Educating employees about self-funding enables informed decision-making and fosters cost-saving measures.

🌍 Strategic Self-Funding: Self-funding allows employers to manage healthcare costs more actively, offering potential savings and enhanced control over health benefits.

🛡 The Role of Stop-Loss Insurance: Understanding stop-loss coverage is crucial as it protects against high claims, a key component in self-funding.

🏥 Advantages of Direct Primary Care: This model enhances access to healthcare by allowing direct interactions with healthcare providers, leading to improved health outcomes.

💰 Cost-Effectiveness: Focusing on preventive care and effective management can reduce healthcare expenses.

Quotes from Matt Ohrt:

"If you don't understand it, how in the world are you ever going to manage it or get your employees to buy into it or do any strategy?"
"We believe this is the future of healthcare."

How to Reach Matt:

Website: Self Fund Health

Email: [email protected]

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices