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#916 How Big Pharma Keeps You Sick! - Dark Truth About America's Healthcare with Andy Schoonover

Dec 9, 2024

Andy Schoonover, founder of Crowd Health, unveils the dark side of America's profit-driven healthcare system. He calls it 'sick care' and discusses how it keeps patients reliant on treatments instead of promoting wellness. The conversation highlights the financial burdens of chronic diseases and the need for systemic change. Schoonover introduces Crowd Health as a community-driven alternative that empowers members to support each other and prioritize healthier lifestyles, advocating for nutritional awareness and innovative healthcare options.

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Andy Schoonover

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Quick takeaways

The traditional healthcare system, termed 'sick care', profits from keeping patients dependent on treatments rather than promoting true wellness.

Crowd Health presents a community-based alternative to health insurance, allowing members to contribute to each other's medical expenses and promote healthier lifestyles.

The podcast underscores the critical relationship between dietary habits and chronic diseases like diabetes, advocating for lifestyle changes over reliance on medications.

Deep dives

Perverse Incentives in Healthcare

The healthcare system operates on a flawed incentive structure where both buyers and sellers profit from rising costs. Health plans benefit from higher costs due to increased job security and bonuses associated with managing sickness rather than promoting health. This creates a cycle where those meant to provide care are actually incentivized to keep patients ill, reinforcing a system that profits from ongoing treatment rather than wellness. For instance, a significant portion of healthcare spending is directed towards managing chronic conditions like diabetes, totaling over a trillion dollars annually.

Intro

5min

Reforming America's Healthcare Dilemma

17min

Navigating Healthcare Options in America

9min

Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Birth of CrowdHealth

3min

Revolutionizing Healthcare: A Community-Centric Approach

4min

Revolutionizing Healthcare Funding

5min

Navigating Health Through Diet and Community

12min

Building Long-Lasting Relationships in Healthcare

2min

Rethinking Healthcare: Community Alternatives

4min

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Reimagining Healthcare: Empowering Individuals Through Choice

3min

11.

Unveiling the Corruption in Health Insurance and Innovative Solutions

2min

Today, I am blessed to chat with Andy Schoonover, founder of Crowd Health. We dive into the flaws of the current health care system, which we dub "sick care" due to its profit-driven nature that keeps patients dependent on treatments. Andy shares how Crowd Health offers a community-based alternative, where members support each other financially, promoting healthier lifestyles. We discuss the high costs of medications, the benefits of incentivizing health, and the need for systemic change. This episode encourages listeners to explore empowering health care options that prioritize long-term well-being.

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