The Bitcoin Standard Podcast
270. Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover
Apr 22, 2025
Andy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, discusses revolutionary approaches to health insurance. He emphasizes the need for decentralization and patient autonomy, advocating for direct patient-doctor relationships. Schoonover highlights the incorporation of Bitcoin into healthcare as a potential game-changer. The conversation also critiques traditional insurance systems and addresses the financial burdens they impose. Additionally, he explores the impact of diet on health, promoting a meat-centric approach and reflecting on the ties between the food industry and medical practices.
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- CrowdHealth offers a free-market alternative to traditional health insurance by fostering community support for direct medical expense payments.
- The organization tackles perverse incentives in the healthcare industry, promoting a system focused on member welfare rather than insurance profits.
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The Birth of CrowdHealth
CrowdHealth was founded by Andy Schoonover as an innovative alternative to traditional health insurance. After experiencing a personal crisis with the high costs of medical bills and denied claims, he identified the flaws in the healthcare system and sought to create a solution. CrowdHealth's model encourages community support among members, allowing them to help each other pay for medical expenses directly. By using a decentralized approach, the organization aims to reduce the influence of insurance companies and healthcare bureaucracies.
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