Eric Baird
Eric Baird is a dynamic HealthShare Liaison with over two decades of experience in healthcare consulting, leadership, and community building. Driven by a passion for making a lasting impact, Eric has dedicated his career to guiding individuals and organizations toward innovative healthcare solutions that prioritize cost-efficiency and wellness.
With a background in business administration and organizational leadership, Eric has successfully merged strategic planning with impactful execution. He has played a pivotal role in advancing HealthShare programs, scaling a HealthShare plan from 600 to nearly 12,000 members within a year. His entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to service have earned him recognition among the Top 50 Healthcare Companies for contributions to the field.
As the HealthShare Liaison, Eric specializes in helping businesses and individuals navigate alternative healthcare systems. His key responsibilities include:
- Consulting: Offering innovative HealthShare solutions that reduce costs and improve access to healthcare.
- Business Development: Engaging with businesses to integrate HealthShare programs into their employee benefits, emphasizing long-term value and compliance.
- Collaboration: Partnering with organizations to enhance the GoldCare+ experience through telehealth, chronic care management, and wellness incentives.
Eric’s expertise in accident and health insurance, combined with his deep understanding of HealthShare systems, aligns seamlessly with GoldCare’s mission to revolutionize healthcare with medical freedom and wellness-focused solutions.
- Master's in Organizational Leadership (MA OL) – Chapman University
- Bachelor's in Business Administration – University of Utah (David Eccles School of Business)
- Certifications in Profit and Nonprofit Leadership
Eric is also a Certified Welder, an Eagle Scout, and the author of Emergency Preparedness Basics – Peace of Mind Through Preparation. His diverse skill set includes corporate fundraising, strategic consulting, public safety, and alternative healthcare benefits.
Eric’s leadership style is a blend of servant and transformational leadership, rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a clear vision for meaningful impact. He believes in the power of service-driven leadership and effective communication to inspire trust, empower teams, and solve problems.
What drives Eric is his passion for creating opportunities and solving meaningful problems, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. His approach to leadership has enabled him to launch successful ventures, guide healthcare providers, and organize impactful wellness retreats.
Eric is a devoted husband and father, married for 18 years, with four amazing children. His family embraces a homeschooling lifestyle, traveling together to explore places of historical significance.
In his free time, Eric enjoys scuba diving, welding, and dreaming of living on a catamaran, working remotely from the sea with the help of Starlink. He also has a passion for ontological conversations, exploring how thoughts and actions shape human behavior.
Eric’s dedication to building relationships, fostering innovation, and empowering organizations defines his work as GoldCare’s HealthShare Liaison. His vision for the future of healthcare drives his mission to provide trusted, impactful solutions that benefit individuals, businesses, and communities alike.