#220: Making Healthcare More Accessible with Jason Belvill, USAFA ‘08

<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">“There’s a lack of transparency in a system where we’re dealing with people’s health…it’s a tricky, frustrating space, but we’re just trying to do our small part to change that.”</span></em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Jason Belvill (USAFA ‘08)</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jason Belvill is the Co-Founder & Director of Operations for BodySpec where he combines a passion for athletics with singular expertise in engineering to help design and oversee BodySpec's mobile scanning trucks. BodySpec’s mobile DEXA scans help people learn about their bodies so they can improve their overall health. Originally from Seattle, WA, Jason graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2008 where he was captain of the All-Armed Forces Soccer Team. In addition to soccer, CrossFit, and doughnuts, Jason enjoys world travel, having visited over 20 countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What BodySpec is and how it works</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The unique biomarkers that BodySpec analyzes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What a DEXA scan is and why BodySpec utilizes them </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why BodySpec wants to make preventative health accessible</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">How BodySpec is reducing friction in the healthcare industry</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jason also shares how BodySpec helps clients achieve their health goals, including the company’s long-term plans to develop a comprehensive healthcare dashboard and new technology that detects skin cancer. We enjoyed hearing how Jason has come to understand the compliance and regulatory environment within the healthcare indust