I am here to create a more conscious health system and embody a paradigm shift in collective wellbeing. I empower new businesses, hold the current system accountable and create space for underserved communities.

Hi there! I’m David Holt – but you can call me “D.J.”

I’m a native Minnesotan that’s been through a harsh winter or two. I think jalapenos are too spicy and I’m still waiting for the Vikings to win a Superbowl. I am the proud past founder and president of the Cribbage Club at the University of Minnesota, and I readily accept challenges in Cribbage the first time I meet you.

Connect with me:

Doing Legal Stuff 50% 50%
Growing Healthcare Startup 50% 50%
Living with Entrepreneurial Mindset 100% 100%

Attorney

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Not your traditional attorney.

In a nutshell, I am a Biomedical Engineer turned Attorney and Entrepreneur. I focus on healthcare and business law in order to be an active part of the future of healthcare and new business in Minnesota. I founded Holt Law, LLC to break away from the traditional practice of law. You know, those other websites filled with stock photos of suited attorneys in conference rooms and shaking hands on the courthouse steps…

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Managing Attorney at Holt Law, LLC

Connect with my law firm:

Entrepreneur

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Legal Documents for Healthcare Professionals

Check out the course here.

Launched Healthcare startups

I founded DocuHealth which is a simple online, instant-download e-commerce marketplace to provide legal documents to healthcare providers without the use of an attorney.

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Design Online Training for Healthcare / Business

Check out the course here.

Patient Advocacy Platform

I also co-founded miVoyce and CutMedicalBills in order to educate and empower individuals on how to navigate their healthcare situation, rather than hire an attorney like myself. This business idea spawned out of working with a lot of Minnesotans negotiating their medical bills down so they would avoid bankruptcy. The business idea did not catch – but I learned some valuable lessons in the journey! The online training materials for learning how to reduce / negotiate medical bills are here.

My Work

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Click through to view the work:

Kare 11 News: Minn. man wins battle over surprise medical bills

Ramsey County Bar Association – Affordable Care Act – What You Need to Know

Inventing Tomorrow – University of Minnesota – Engineering a New Customer Experience

US News and World Report – 3 Ways to Keep Your Medication Costs Down

1MillionCups – CutMedicalBills.com Pitch

Twin Cities Pioneer Press – Startup Showcase: He knew how to cut a medical bill – and knew others needed help

WCCO – Minnesota Business on WCCO

Time – 4 Ways to Slash Your Medical Bills

TechDotMN – MN startup CutMedicalBills.com teaches you how to negotiate debt

MedCity News – These entrepreneurs want to save patients from drowning in medical bills

Nerdwallet – How Medical Debt Can Affect Your Credit Score

Colon Cancer Coalition – After Your Diagnosis: Taking a Second Look at Your Health Insurance Plan

Healthcare.com – Top 3 Tips for Reducing Your Medical Bill Costs

CBS – 4 top tips to reduce high medical bills

Amazon – The E-Patient Healthcare Guide: An Attorney’s Guide to Beat the Healthcare System

WiseBread – 7 Ways to Negotiate Medical Bills

Attorney At Law – Clients With Big Medical Bills Asking for Advice? Teach Them To Be Their Own Advocates

Nerdwallet – 4 Top Tips to Reduce High Medical Bills

Cribbage

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No, it’s not just for your grandparents…

I wasn’t kidding, I am the proud past founder and president of the Cribbage Club at the University of Minnesota, and I readily accept challenges in Cribbage the first time I meet you. Here’s a sample of the T-shirts we sold to raise money for the club.

Wins 30% 30%
Losses 70% 70%
Getting Skunked 10% 10%

Contact Me via email at djh@dj-holt.com

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More Info

I’m not looking for employment offers, but, that doesn’t mean we can’t work together. I’m always interested in:

Speaking Engagements
Guest Posting
Consulting Partnerships
Ranting and Raving over a Coffee or Beer

Here is my Bio for Speaking and Writing