#12 - Dr. Ryan Grant, CEO of Vori Health

This week, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Grant, CEO of Vori Health

What you'll get out of this episode:

Grant's background and how he got to Vori
I ask Ryan about his motivation to pursue a career in healthcare.
Ryan discusses his decision to specialize in musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine.
We discusses the misaligned incentives in the healthcare system, particularly regarding surgeries and the impact on cost and care.
Dr. Grant explains the prevalence of inappropriate surgeries and overuse of imaging in MSK medicine, as well as the need for a patient-centric healthcare system.
We talk about his shift from benefiting from more surgeries to wanting to reduce unnecessary surgeries and improve patient care.
Dr. Grant discusses the ethical concerns and the need to determine appropriate care plans for patients, emphasizing that surgery has its place but should not be overused.
I give a summary of Ryan's mission of determining appropriate care plans and ensuring patient compliance for optimal recovery.