What would it take for Texas to become the national leader in health, wellness, and regenerative medicine?
On this episode of Texas Talks, host Brad Swail sits down with Jack Collier, co-founder and CEO of Optimized Health and Performance, a nationwide telehealth clinic based in the Austin area. Collier explains how his own experience with hormone testing led him into the health and wellness industry and why he believes patients need more information and control over their healthcare decisions.
The conversation covers:
Collier argues that Texas has an opportunity to become a national center for emerging healthcare research and innovation while improving health education and giving patients greater choice in how they manage their health.
00:00 — Introduction & Jack Collier
02:09 — Hormone Optimization & Jack’s Health Journey
05:09 — The Future of Health & Regenerative Medicine in Texas
09:17 — Prevention, Nutrition & the Current Healthcare Model
16:03 — Healthcare Costs, Insurance & Patient Choice
20:17 — The Long-Term Value of Preventive Health
23:27 — What Texas Can Do Through Public Policy
24:53 — Peptides, Safety & the Online Gray Market
28:53 — Peptide Therapies & Medical Innovation
31:04 — Regulation, Research & the Future of Healthcare
32:40 — Make Texas Healthy Again & Health Education
36:17 — Austin’s Health & Wellness Boom