From Start-up to Billion Dollar Company in 5 Years - The Disruption of Healthcare

The Jonathan Keyser Podcast

“I have this belief that the quality of your health care should not be dictated by how much money you make, but it is. Health care is a human right. We should be able to take care of each other and, we let politics, we let a lot of silly things get in the way of that.”—Hugh Lytle

In this episode of The Jonathan Keyser Podcast, Jonathan Keyser and Hugh Lytle, CEO of Equality Health, discusses his journey in creating Equality Health, a company focused on addressing the disparities in healthcare for low-income and diverse communities, particularly through Medicaid.

He explains how the company leverages value-based care models, which emphasize outcomes rather than services, to improve healthcare quality while reducing costs. Lytle also describes the challenges and successes in scaling the business, from its beginnings in Phoenix to now managing a million lives across several states. He emphasizes the importance of aligning the company's mission with its commercial real estate choices, ensuring their headquarters reflects their values and the communities they serve.

Additionally, Lytle shares his vision for Equality Health’s future, including expanding to more states, advocating for better federal policies on Medicaid, and potentially acquiring additional businesses to enhance their care delivery model. The discussion concludes with reflections on Equality Health's award-winning culture, which values entrepreneurship, innovation, and a deep commitment to serving underserved populations, as well as the strategic partnership with Keyser in selecting and developing their new headquarters.