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Joni McGary Talks with PeopleBreaking Up with Health Insurance: A Chat With CrowdHealth CEO Andy SchoonoverI recently did something that not too long ago I would have considered unthinkable: I quit buying health insurance. Instead of remaining in a corrupt, over-priced, inefficient and consumer-hostile system, I joined CrowdHealth. The more I learned about it, the more enthusiastic I became—so much so that I reached out to ask if their CEO would come on my podcast. Within days, we’d scheduled a time to record. Can you imagine me getting the CEO of my last health insurance company on the show? Yeah, me neither.In this episode, I sit down with...
2026-01-201h 05
Digital Social HourAndy Schoonover I CrowdHealth: The Healthcare System Is SCAMMING You | DSH #1769 This episode dives deep into: * Why cash-pay doctors are on the rise* How direct medical payments lower costs* The real impact of obesity on healthcare expenses* AI’s growing role in medicine* The regulatory roadblocks holding innovation back If you’re tired of confusing bills, surprise costs, and a system that feels rigged against you, this conversation will change how you think about healthcare forever. 🎙️ A must-listen for anyone who wants clarity, control, and a smarter way to manage med...
2026-01-1949 min
Birthing Instincts#440: Thrive Again With Crowdheath CEO Andy SchoonoverIn this week’s episode, Dr. Stu and Midwife Blyss discuss healthcare challenges and solutions with Andy Schoonover, CEO of Crowdhealth. Schoonover shares his personal journey that led him to start Crowdhealth, an innovative alternative to traditional health insurance that leverages community crowdfunding to cover medical expenses. The conversation examines the inefficiencies and complexities of the current health insurance system, comparing Crowdhealth's approach to other options such as Christian Sharing ministries and Liberty Health Share. Schoonover emphasizes the importance of maintaining the patient-doctor relationship, explains the regulatory landscape, and shares touching stories of improved customer experiences.About An...
2025-11-191h 26
BTC SessionsDenied Kid's $8K Surgery: My Bitcoin War on Broken Healthcare | Andy SchoonoverMentor Sessions Ep. 039: $8,000 for 15 Minutes – Insurance Denied It Anyway | Bitcoin-Powered Healthcare Revolution with Andy Schoonover (CrowdHealth)Holy shit—$8,000 for a 15-minute ear surgery on his 1-year-old daughter…and insurance denied it as “medically unnecessary.” CrowdHealth CEO Andy Schoonover built the decentralized, Bitcoin-aligned alternative that’s already helped 25,000+ people dump insurance, save ~50% on every bill, fund $1M accidents, and stack sats on unused funds every month. In this BTC Sessions interview, Andy exposes the rigged game: insurance companies + hospitals BOTH profit when prices rise (medical loss ratio scam broken down), 250,000 insured families go bankrupt every year, doctor...
2025-11-1858 min
Intentionally WellBEST OF IWP | Why I Ditched Health Insurance: My Update + Replay with Andy SchoonoverSend Vanessa a Text MessageListener Discount: Try out your first 3 months with CrowdHealth for $99/month. Use code VANESSA upon signup:Check out CrowdHealthIn today’s episode, I’m first sharing a short personal update on my own experience after officially ditching traditional health insurance earlier this year — and then revisiting one of my favorite past conversations with CrowdHealth founder, Andy Schoonover.If you’ve ever wondered how crowd-based healthcare actually works, what happens when something big comes up, or how it compares to the insu...
2025-11-121h 23
Healing The Source PodcastAndy Schoonover: Escaping the Broken Health Insurance System with CrowdHealthIf you've ever felt trapped by the traditional health insurance system—high premiums, endless bureaucracy, and the frustration of fighting for coverage—you'll want to hear this. In this episode, I sit down with Andy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that uses crowdfunding to pay medical bills directly. I recently became a CrowdHealth member myself and, for the first time in my adult life, happily don't have health insurance anymore. Andy breaks down exactly how CrowdHealth works, why he built it, and what makes it different from anything else...
2025-10-011h 04
RealfoodologyHow to Opt Out of Big Insurance - And Still Get Covered | Andy Schoonover259: If you’ve ever gotten a surprise medical bill, you need to stop everything and listen to my interview with Andy Schoonover. He founded CrowdHealth, a company that’s taking a crowdfunding approach to healthcare - that means you pay into a community instead of giving your money to a big corporation, and that fund helps cover your medical costs upfront (so no expensive bills down the line). And it ends up being way cheaper than health insurance. If you’ve ever been frustrated with your insurance, you’re going to want to hear this.
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2025-07-151h 04
The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast"Welcome to an easier way to pay for healthcare.""When I was in grad school Mark Zuckerberg rented my house to move 'TheFacebook' to California as seen in The Social Network." ~Andy Schoonover, CEO, CrowdHealth LISTEN TO FULL PODCAST EPISODE LEARN MORE, Visit: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ CrowdHealth provides you a portfolio of tools, seamlessly woven together, that creates a beautiful, low cost healthcare solution. We help you find awesome doctors, negotiate your bills, and fund those bills through a peer to peer funding platform...for less. Welcome to an easier way to pay for healthcare. 🧡 Founder's Story ...
2025-06-3045 minThe DocPreneur Leadership Podcast"Welcome to an easier way to pay for healthcare.""When I was in grad school Mark Zuckerberg rented my house to move 'TheFacebook' to California as seen in The Social Network." ~Andy Schoonover, CEO, CrowdHealth LISTEN TO FULL PODCAST EPISODE LEARN MORE, Visit: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ CrowdHealth provides you a portfolio of tools, seamlessly woven together, that creates a beautiful, low cost healthcare solution. We help you find awesome doctors, negotiate your bills, and fund those bills through a peer to peer funding platform...for less. Welcome to an easier way to pay for healthcare. 🧡 Founder's Story ...
2025-06-3045 min
How I Healed My Gut with Dane JohnsonHow CrowdHealth is Revolutionizing Health Insurance for All w/ Andy Shoonover EP19Book your 100% Free IBD Strategy Session with one of our IBD specialists For Life Changing RESULTS! https://www.cclworkshop.com/apply/?el=src-yt In this liberating episode of How I Healed My Gut, Dane Johnson sits down with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, to expose one of the most broken systems in modern life: health insurance. Andy's journey began with a nightmare that many families know all too well. His daughter needed a simple medical procedure, but after doing everything "by the book," Andy was hit with an $8,000 bill that insurance refused to cover. Labeled "...
2025-06-0235 min
Boundless Body RadioHEALTH INSURANCE SUCKS with CrowdHealth Founder Andy Schoonover! 817Send us a textAndy Schoonover is a returning guest on our show! Be sure to check out his first appearance on episode 542 of Boundless Body Radio!Andy Schoonover is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. When a CrowdHealth user is going to the doctor, they tell the company when they're going and who they're seeing; wellness checks are completely covered without any additional payment required, and if the user needs a follow-up with a specialist, the company negotiates directly with that...
2025-05-1455 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth’s Alternative to Traditional Insurance
Revolutionizing Healthcare: CrowdHealth’s Alternative to Traditional Insurance
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Andy Schoonover, an innovative entrepreneur and former executive, has made significant strides in redefining the healthcare landscape. With a BS in Commerce from the University of Virginia, Andy gained extensive experience at Host Marriott Corporation, managing over $1.5 billion in transactions. His entrepreneurial journey flourished at Stanford Business School, leading to the co-founding of Blue Canyon Capital, where he achieved a tenfold return on acquisition. As the founder of CrowdHealth, Andy is committed to making healthcare ac...
2025-05-1230 min
Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkDitch Traditional Health Insurance: Gain Freedom | CrowdHealth CEO Andy SchoonoverYou’ve been told your whole life that you MUST have health insurance. But…what if you can actually get better coverage WITHOUT IT? 😮💨In this episode, I’m talking to Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth—a Christian company that’s not insurance, but a platform + community that helps you crowdfund your medical costs, ditch the red tape, and actually use your money on things that keep you well—like functional medicine, chiropractic care, and clean food.Thank you to our sponsors! 😊Jesse & Ben's | Use this link for 20% O...
2025-04-251h 03
BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History#357: Andy Schoonover on How CrowdHealth Cuts Healthcare Costs with Market Principles🔹 This episode is sponsored by: CrowdHealthDitch the bureaucracy and take control of your healthcare with a smarter, more transparent system. Join the revolution at joincrowdhealth.com with promo code BSFREE for a discount on your first three months.—- 👋Andy Schoonover returns to discuss CrowdHealth’s growth, its focus on reducing healthcare costs through market principles, and its stand against insurance bureaucracy, aiming to empower individuals with better financial and care decisions.Andy’s BioToday's entrepreneur is Andy Schoonover, CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a cro...
2025-04-2452 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast270. Crowdhealth with Andy SchoonoverCrowdhealth founder and CEO Andy Schoonover joins us to discuss the progress Crowdhealth has made at offering a compelling and successful free-market alternative to health insurance.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com
2025-04-221h 19
Bitcoin And . . .CrowdHealth's Andy SchoonoverJoin me today for Episode 1076 of Bitcoin And . . .Topics for today:- The Evolution of Health Insurance in the United States- The CrowdHealth Model- Negotiation of Medical Bills- Bitcoin Integration and Future Plans#Bitcoin #BitcoinAnd Get in Touch:Website: http://crowdhealthbtc.comnostr: joincrowdhealth@nostrplebs.comX: https://x.com/JoinCrowdHealthMore about CrowdHealth:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/utah-girl-bionic-hero-arm-pays-it-forward/https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/blog/dexa-scanhttps://blog.foldapp.com/crowdhealth-fold-partnership/Find the Bitcoin And...
2025-04-171h 05
Stay Off My Operating Table#192: How Cash-Pay Healthcare is Cutting Medical Costs by 50%: A CrowdHealth Success Story - Andy SchoonoverCrowdHealth is revolutionizing healthcare by creating a community-funded alternative to traditional insurance, where members pay cash for medical services at significantly lower rates while maintaining high-quality care.KISMETWhile most would assume large insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare (the 7th largest company by revenue globally) would negotiate the best rates, CrowdHealth members are actually securing medical procedures at about 50% of what insurance companies pay - typically around 130-140% of Medicare rates compared to insurance companies' 250-300%.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this compelling interview, Andy Schoonover, founder of...
2025-04-1553 min
Fix Your Sciatica PodcastNavigating Healthcare Costs with CrowdHealthIn this conversation, Dr. Ashley and Andy Schoonover discuss the complexities of healthcare financing, particularly focusing on the limitations of traditional insurance models and the innovative solutions offered by Crowd Health. They explore the hidden costs associated with healthcare, the benefits of a direct pay model, and how Crowd Health operates as a peer-to-peer funding platform that empowers individuals to manage their medical expenses without the constraints of conventional insurance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of community support in healthcare and the need for more accessible and affordable medical care.You can find out more at https...
2025-03-0340 min
Low Carb MD PodcastEpisode 382: Andy SchoonoverThank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Andy Schoonover is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. CrowdHealth, which is currently operating in all 50 states, can even help people when they're overseas. The idea for CrowdHealth was born shortly after Andy moved to Austin, TX. His insurance refused to cover a 15 minute, $8,000 procedure for his daughter who had to get tubes in her ears because she had a hole in her eardrum. The insurance company claimed the procedure was 'not...
2025-02-241h 19
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - Why Healthcare Is Broken | Andy Schoonover - CEO & Founder of CrowdHealth➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this Lessons episode, Andy Schoonover, CEO and Founder of CrowdHealth, breaks down why the US healthcare system remains broken, with profit-driven insurers and hospitals thriving on rising premiums while families struggle with crippling medical debt. He exposes the opaque claim denial process and highlights innovative community-based models that offer a more sustainable, people-centric approach to healthcare financing. ➡️ Show Linkshttps://successstorypodcast.com YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_qlxMqGmK4Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andy-s...
2025-02-1119 min
DJ Valerie B LOVE PodcastGenerosity in Action: The Inspiring Journey of CrowdHealth -Andy SchoonoverIn this heartwarming holiday episode, we dive into the inspiring story of Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, who embodies the spirit of generosity by gifting a prosthetic arm to a young girl named Remy. Despite not being a client, Andy was moved by Remy's story, which he discovered through social media, and decided to make a difference by covering the cost of her prosthetic arm. This act of kindness sparked a chain reaction, as Remy chose to use the funds from her GoFundMe to help other children in need of prosthetics, demonstrating the power of paying it forward.
2025-01-221h 02
Think and Act Locally🤝 CrowdHealth - An alternative solution to high insurance costsCrowdHealth is a healthcare crowdfunding platform that offers members access to cash-pay healthcare options, virtual care, and bill negotiation support for a monthly fee. Members commit to crowdfunding other members’ bills, creating a community-based system that aims to lower healthcare costs and offer greater healthcare freedom than traditional insurance. The platform uses Generosity Scores and Health Cost Ratings to ensure transparency and responsible spending, with clear guidelines on eligible expenses. Membership has limitations, including weight restrictions and exclusions for certain procedures.
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2025-01-1414 minThink and Act Locally🤝 CrowdHealth - An alternative solution to high insurance costsCrowdHealth is a healthcare crowdfunding platform that offers members access to cash-pay healthcare options, virtual care, and bill negotiation support for a monthly fee. Members commit to crowdfunding other members’ bills, creating a community-based system that aims to lower healthcare costs and offer greater healthcare freedom than traditional insurance. The platform uses Generosity Scores and Health Cost Ratings to ensure transparency and responsible spending, with clear guidelines on eligible expenses. Membership has limitations, including weight restrictions and exclusions for certain procedures.
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2025-01-1414 min
Life's Best Medicine PodcastEpisode 231: Andy SchoonoverThank you for tuning in for another episode of Life's Best Medicine. Andy Schoonover is the CEO and founder of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. CrowdHealth, which is currently operating in all 50 states, can even help people when they're overseas. The idea for CrowdHealth was born shortly after Andy moved to Austin, TX. His insurance refused to cover a 15 minute, $8,000 procedure for his daughter who had to get tubes in her ears because she had a hole in her eardrum. The insurance company claimed the procedure was 'not essential' for...
2025-01-081h 07
The Health Business Builder Show181 - Fighting Big Insurance: How CrowdHealth is Revolutionizing Healthcare with Andy Schoonover of CrowdHealthCrowdHealth CEO Andy Schoonover shares his journey of disrupting the healthcare industry with a revolutionary crowdsourcing model that puts patients first.
In This Episode:
00:06 - The Birth of Crowd Health
01:30 - Personal Healthcare Struggles
02:17 - The Cost of Medical Procedures
03:27 - Challenges with Health Insurance
03:40 - Starting Crowd Health
03:56 - Early Customers and Growth
04:26 - Healthcare Industry Insights
05:58 - Crowdsourcing in Healthcare
08:59 - The War with Big Insurance
11:19 - Elevator Pitch for Crowd Health
2024-12-121h 01
BS Free MD with Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh - Medicine, Life, Family, Physician, Doctor, Healthcare, Medical History#327: Breaking the Health Insurance Monopoly with Andy Schoonover of CrowdHealth—-- 👋Please help us climb the podcast charts! Please find us on Apple Podcasts and review the show! We’ll shout you out in an upcoming episode, newsletter, or LIVE show. —- 👋Drs. May and Tim Hindmarsh sit down with Andy Schoonover, the visionary founder of CrowdHealth. The conversation addresses how the U.S. healthcare system prioritizes profits over patients, creating a crisis of affordability and trust. Andy shares his personal journey, the genesis of CrowdHealth, and how the platform leverages community and transparency to redefine how medical costs are covered. They explore pr...
2024-12-051h 11
Future Generations Podcast with Dr. Stanton Hom226: They ALL Make Money When Your Family is Sick: Ditching Insurance with Andy SchoonoverIn this week's episode, Dr. Stanton Hom sits down with Andy Schoonover, CEO and founder of CrowdHealth. Andy shares the origins of CrowdHealth, a peer-to-peer healthcare funding platform that aims to disrupt the traditional health insurance model. They discuss the issues with the current healthcare system, including high costs and inefficiencies, and explore how CrowdHealth offers a community-driven alternative that is both transparent and supportive. Andy dives deeper into the specifics of how CrowdHealth operates, emphasizing its benefits for both patients and providers, and makes a compelling case for the simplicity and effectiveness of paying...
2024-11-251h 03
Designed To Heal Podcast: Your Body's Amazing Healing PowerCrowdHealth: Upending The World Of Health Insurance” (ft. Andy Schoonover)In this episode Dr. Ben welcomes Andy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that provides a revolutionary way of paying for healthcare bills through crowdfunding.
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2024-11-2148 min
Savage Perspective PodcastHealth Care in America with Andy SchoonoverAre you frustrated with the healthcare system–health insurance, in particular? Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company that deploys a crowdfunding model to pay its users' medical bills. I am a member of CrowdHealth and have had nothing short of an amazing experience with them thus far. It was a pleasure to speak to Andy and I’m excited to share this episode with you. What you’ll hear: Andy’s background and motivation for starting CrowdHealth (1:34) Challenges with traditional healthcare systems (6:47) The importanc...
2024-11-181h 08
Thrive with Cate Stillman PodcastHow Crowdhealth Saves You Money On Healthcare - Thrive with Cate PodcastWelcome to the Wellness Pro Podcast, where we dive into personal development for wellness professionals and medical practitioners. In today's episode, we're joined by Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, to explore a groundbreaking alternative to traditional health insurance. Andy will share how CrowdHealth is changing the game in healthcare by offering a more affordable and flexible way to manage medical expenses, while also uncovering the shocking realities behind conventional health insurance systems. Whether you're a wellness practitioner or simply looking for better healthcare options, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. ...
2024-09-2155 min
Healthy Team Healthy BusinessCrowdfunding your Healthcare with Crowdhealth CEO Andy SchoonoverWhen Andy Schoonover found out that a basic procedure for his daughter could've cost him many thousands less than what he ultimately paid, he knew there was a better way to pay for healthcare and he setup a business to do just that. Crowdhealth was born from this frustration and the desire to help others lower their healthcare costs and streamline the process. This is a community-based system where members pay a monthly fee and then voluntarily contribute more to help others knowing that when their day of need arrives, the community will help them too. He goes into gre...
2024-07-1650 min
Chris James PodcastAndy Schoonover - Founder/CEO of Crowd Health, Rebuilding Healthcare
Takeaways
CrowdHealth is an alternative to health insurance that facilitates crowdfunding for health events.
The founder's personal experience with the flaws of the health insurance system led to the creation of CrowdHealth.
CrowdHealth aligns with its members by providing affordable healthcare and fighting against price gouging.
The company promotes cash pay as a more efficient and cost-effective option. CrowdHealth focuses on preventative medicine and addressing the root causes of health issues.
Community support and the sharing of personal experiences are crucial in navigating health journeys.
Summary
CrowdHealth is an alternative to health insurance that facilitates...
2024-06-211h 09
The Sovereign Health Podcast#22: I Just Got Sent to CollectionsIn this episode, Andy starts a new series called "What to do When…" which he will expand on for the next 6-8 episodes!
Today Andy discusses what to do when you get something in the mail or a phone call from a collections agency.
He shares how important it is to know that you have the upper hand when a bill is sent to collections so long as you understand that you do not need to feel afraid or intimidated when you hear from them.
Tune in for tips to empower yourself when yo...
2024-04-1205 minThe Sovereign Health Podcast#21: I Saved $5K and a Vacation with Virtual Urgent CareAndy brings us another healthcare hack on today’s podcast: learning how to utilize virtual urgent care!
When Andy’s daughter fell off a bed and hit her head hard, rather than rushing to the ER, they called a local urgent care and spoke with a daughter over the phone who helped them assess and care for their daughter’s injury over the phone, which saved them around $5000. He shares two other personal stories where he utilized virtual urgent care rather than in-person care and spending a lot more money than necessary.
People don’t think of...
2024-03-2511 min
Nutrition with Judy | Carnivore Diet274. How Medical Insurance and Healthcare Is Stealing From You – Andy SchoonoverSupport your health journey with our private practice! Explore comprehensive lab testing, functional assessments, and expert guidance for your wellness journey. Find exclusive offers for podcast listeners at nutritionwithjudy.com/podcast. _____I'm excited to sit down with Andy Schoonover. We talk about traditional insurance, alternative solutions and much more. Make sure to listen to the full interview to learn more.Andy Schoonover is founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that provides a revolutionary way of paying for healthcare bills through crowdfunding. Schoonover was previously CEO of VRI, a healthcare technology c...
2024-03-2538 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#20: Uninsured and Treated like a King!Andy shares another healthcare hack: the benefit of paying healthcare bills in cash
Andy shares some recordings of interactions with healthcare workers who aren’t used to cash pay patients and how simple these interactions are with providers, unlike what we may think.
There is so much power in knowing what your cash pay bills are going to be in the moment rather than waiting for a health insurance adjustment!
2024-03-1107 min
Wisdom of the Womb PodcastEP: 37 - Health Insurance is a Scam, Crowfund Your Healthcare with CrowdhealthIn today's episode, we have Andy Schoonover on and he is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a company designed to help people break free from the shackles of health insurance.We discuss:
How & why CrowdHealth was started
The importance of choosing a health care system that works for you
And so much more!
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2024-03-0646 min
Fitness ConfidentialProviding Options with Andrew Schoonover - Episode 2456Episode 2456 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Andrew Schooner, and they discuss providing options for health insurance, low carb lifestyle, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/03/providing-options-andrew-schoonover-episode-2456 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast PROVIDING OPTIONS How did CrowdHealth start? (2:00) Andrew shares his experience with health expenses and the Affordable Care Act. His daughter's condition was dismissed as "medically unnecessary," which was wrong Approximately 200,000 families go bankrupt yearly over medical expenses, despite having insurance. Yet the whole purpose of h...
2024-03-0158 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#19: How I Crushed My Medical BillToday Andy gets into negotiating one of the bills that he received when he was hospitalized for his migraine.
This bill was for interpreting a CT scan and two MRI’s that totaled just over $3800 for services that took less than 30 minutes on service and how he got that significantly reduced.
Andy shares multiple tips about not stressing if collections starts calling you and then how to significantly negotiate an exorbitant bill down.
Tune in for more!
2024-02-2011 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#18: Don't Sign this Form in the ERAndy shares his personal experience from a few months ago when he had an unexpected severe migraine and shares his learnings as a patient when being treated in the ER.
Andy wants us all to pay close attention to the Patient Financial Responsibility Form as Crowd Health members and how to make sure you’re not signing yourself away for astronomical financial burden.
Andy shares a story of an astronomical bill he got before he knew that medical costs are negotiable.
Andy shares a ti...
2024-02-1207 min
Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget PhetasyE270. Our Health Care System Is Insane - Andy SchoonoverAndy Schoonover, founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, sits down with Bridget to discuss our broken health care system and the innovative way CrowdHealth working to revolutionize the health care industry. They cover how Andy got into the health care field, what he started noticing, the softening of the public due to all the conveniences in life, the 50 year trend of relieving ourselves of personal responsibility, how our system is built on the healthy subsidizing the unhealthy, why you tend to be more generous to others if you have agency and personal responsibility, and the freedom that CrowdHealth offers people...
2024-02-011h 40
Pure Ambition174. Disrupting the Healthcare Industry An Inside Look at CrowdHealth with Andy SchoonoverThe medical industrial complex profits from you being sick and then treating your illness with expensive drugs and costly medical procedures. Healthcare in the US is a mess; however, today’s guest has the solution we’ve been looking for that won’t leave us pouring thousands of dollars each year. Andy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowHealth, a platform & community that empowers you with a crowdfunding tool and a wealth of resources to efficiently manage your healthcare costs. In this episode, Andy and I delve into how and why our countr...
2024-01-251h 13
The Sovereign Health Podcast#17: Preconception Nutrition with Dr. Ari CalhounDr. Ari Calhoun joins us this week and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to preconception, prenatal, and pediatric health. Ari shares her tips for creating not only a healthy lifestyle and body for mom but how that directly translates to the health of a growing baby. Ari shares how most women are not receiving adequate macro and micronutrients and simple things you can look to add into your diet, both food and with supplementing, but also shares that if you have the means to dig deep with a practitioner such as herself, how you can drastically...
2024-01-1742 min
Discover AgDiscovering Fireball, Mayonnaise & Florida Politics + Crowdhealth interview135 | Today we discover the falsehoods & deceit behind those mini bottles of Fireball at gas stations. The excitement behind this years food themed football bowl games and a new proposed legislation that would make it a criminal offense to sell or distribute "cultivated" meat in the sunshine state. We also interview Crowd Health a health insurance alternative that was founded in 2021 to provide tools to help people pay for healthcare bills without the need for health insurance. Visit CROWDHEALTH to learn more and use Code "DISCOVER" to save if you sign up. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen JOIN "CLU...
2024-01-111h 02
The Natural State with Dr. Anthony Gustin192: Andy Schoonover - Crowdfunding Better HealthAndy Schoonover is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a platform that crowdfunds healthcare costs for its members so they can ditch their health insurance plans. He chats with Dr. Anthony Gustin about why this model solves the biggest problems in our broken medical-industrial complex and brings a community-first approach back to healthcare. Tune in to the episode to hear them discuss: What inspired Andy to start CrowdHealth What’s wrong with the health insurance industry How people rack up million-dollar hospital bills What...
2024-01-041h 00
Decentralized Radio#69 Andy Schoonover | Growing Crowdhealth : A Decentralized Alternative To Health InsuranceThe medical system is broken, currently 72 million Americans are having a drastically hard time paying off their medical debt, but what if we incentivized “heath” instead of “sick care?” Today’s guest Andy Schoonover is the founder of Crowdhealth, a groundbreaking healthcare system built on the power of blockchain and Bitcoin. In this captivating conversation, we delve into the intersection of healthcare and cryptocurrency, exploring how Crowdhealth is transforming the way we think about medical services and patient empowerment.Today we welcome back Andy Schoonover as he shares his insights on the innovative potential of blockchain technology to address...
2023-12-291h 06
The Kevin Rooke ShowSS11: How CrowdHealth is Stacking Sats with the Breez SDKToday’s episode features Andy Schoonover at CrowdHealth which is stacks sats by giving Americans a community-powered, and Bitcoin-powered alternative to health insurance.→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/
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2023-12-1346 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#16: Advice for Change AgentsThis week we have Dr. Robert Malone. Dr. Malone is an American physician and biochemist who's early work focused on developing mRNA technology, pharmaceuticals, and drug repurposing research. He received his BS in biochemistry from the University of California, Davis in 1984, his MS in biology from the University of California, San Diego in 1988, and his MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1991. He attended Harvard Medical School for a year-long postdoctoral studies program.
Due to the heat of the political climate surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, in the last three years his work...
2023-12-041h 02
Healthcare AmericanaBreaking Free from Insurance: The Crowdfunding Solution for Health BillsDive into the revolutionary landscape of healthcare financing in this conversation with CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover. Together with host, Christopher Habig, the two shed light on a transformative approach to covering healthcare needs outside the traditional insurance framework.Schoonover takes us through the concept and mechanics of CrowdHealth, a platform that connects individuals seeking an alternative to health insurance with those willing to fund critical health expenses in a peer-to-peer fashion. You'll learn about how CrowdHealth challenges the stigma surrounding health insurance, offering a viable alternative for those seeking a more transparent, community-driven, and cost-effective approach to...
2023-11-3033 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast196. CrowdHealth with Andy SchoonoverCrowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins us to discuss Crowdhealth's continued growth and progress in disrupting fiat healthcare, including why they're introducing lightning payments!References: "The Yield From Money Held" Reconsidered - Hans Hermann Hoppe https://mises.org/library/yield-money-held-reconsidered CrowdHealth website - https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on saifedean.com!
2023-11-211h 14
The Sovereign Health Podcast#15: Myths and the Risks of Home Birth with Emily StanwyckThis week we have Emily Stanwyck, a mom, a birth doula, and birth educator on to discuss the myths and the risks of home birth in America! Emily has been a birth doula since 2014 and helps women understand their rights in pregnancy, labor, and as a new parent. She gave birth to both of her children at home. She advocates for true informed consent in maternity care and argues that this does not really exist in the western medical model of obstetric care in America.
We get into the financial aspects of birth and...
2023-11-2056 min
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast#461: Defecting from Corrupt Healthcare with Andy SchoonoverMarty sits down with Andy Schoonover to discuss CrowdHealth's new Lightning wallet integration, as well as how CrowdHealth has been doing in the last year.
Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchoonoverAndy
CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc
0:00 - Intro
7:23 - It’s been a year
14:22 - Doctors are excited
18:22 - The government owns the system
22:29 - Insurance is impersonal
28:23 - Bitcoin and LN
34:13 - Bitcoin doctors
42:49 - What’s the catch?
48:29 - How many people does it take for change?
51:22 - Relationship with empl...
2023-11-171h 25
The Sovereign Health Podcast#14: Natural Remedies FTW with Nazlie Latefi, PhDTune in for a fascinating conversation between CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and life sciences expert Dr Nazlie Latefi on the power of natural remedies. Dr Nazlie earned her PhD in molecular biology and neuroscience and is the cofounder and chief scientific officer of Biovanta. Biovanta is a health and wellness company re-imagining respiratory and cold care. They take a very scientific and holistic approach to look at underlying issue, and the restore body's ability
to heal itself through natural molecules.
Dr Nazlie and Andy will help you understand respiratory viruses and how to take a n...
2023-11-0849 min
Boundless Body RadioChallenging the Status Quo of Healthcare with CrowdHealth Founder Andy Schoonover! 542Send us a textHave you ever felt that our healthcare system is impersonal and profit-driven? Today, we have a fascinating discussion with Andy Schoonover, founder of CrowdHealth, who shares his journey of creating an alternative solution to traditional health insurance.Andy tells us a compelling story of opting out of his Obamacare plan due to sky-high costs and taking innovative steps to secure his family's health. He shares his vision of forming a supportive community that can assist each other financially in times of need. We also explore the historical evolution of health insurance...
2023-11-011h 06
The Sovereign Health Podcast#13: Your Healthcare Guides to the Galaxy with Jasmine Fashola and Kelly FosterIn a change of pace episode, CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover discusses the ins and outs of how CrowdHealth helps members navigate their healthcare journey with CrowdHealth's amazing Care Advocates Jasmine Fashola and Kelly Foster. Hear member stories, tips for navigating the healthcare system and how CrowdHealth and its members support each other through it all. Learn about the benefit of paying in cash directly for medical services and how to best operate outside the health insurance system.
Go to joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code SOVEREIGN to join the Crowd. CrowdHealth provides you all the t...
2023-10-2344 min
The Meat Mafia PodcastAndy Schoonover: Crowdsourcing Healthcare - How to Fix a Broken System | MM #240Andy Schoonover is the founder of CrowdHealth, a healthcare sharing community. CrowdHealth provides an alternative to traditional health insurance by allowing members to crowdsource their medical expenses.In this episode, we get to learn from Andy as he shares his perspective on the broken healthcare system and how CrowdHealth is aiming to fix it. We delve into the importance of community and how CrowdHealth enables members to directly help cover each other's medical bills.Andy also discusses his personal health journey and how taking ownership of his own health led him to start CrowdHealth.
2023-10-191h 23
The Sovereign Health Podcast#12: The Grass vs Grain Finished Beef Debate with Ann and Weldon WarrenTune in for a fascinating discussion to understand the importance of where our food comes from and how it's raised. We're thrilled to be joined by regenerative ranchers Ann and Weldon Warren of Holy Cow Beef. CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and the Warrens dig into the grass versus grain finished beef debate. Holy Cow raises grass-fed and grass finished beef near Lubbock, Texas, providing high quality organic food to their community and around the country. The recurring theme of nourishing food as medicine and its connection with long term health can provide you with key insight and questions to...
2023-10-091h 10
The Sovereign Health Podcast#11: The Power of Ketosis with Chris IrvinJoin CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover uncover the power of ketosis with The Ketologist himself, Chris Irvin. Chris is a teammate at BioCoach, earned his masters of science and nutrition and has spent the last several years researching then keto diet and conducting human performance studies.
Listen to this episode to understand the basics what a ketone diet is and how it can help you hit your goals and improve your metabolic health. Learn practical tips to mastering your nutrition and even the connection between nutrition and mental health.
To learn m...
2023-09-201h 15
Thank God for BitcoinHow CrowdHealth and Bitcoin are Decentralizing Healthcare with Andy SchoonoverUse code TGFB to get your first three months at $99 with CrowdHealth. Visit the CrowdHealth website here: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/
Andy Schoonover is CEO and Founder of CrowdHealth, a company that helps people navigate the healthcare system without the need for insurance. Previously, he was CEO of VRI, a remote patient monitoring company focused on treating chronic conditions from the dual eligible population. Find him on Twitter @SchoonoverAndy and @JoinCrowdHealth.
Jordan Bush is the founder and the Head of Content and Education at TGFB Media and host of the Thank God for Bitcoin Podcast...
2023-09-0744 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#10: US Healthcare: Where freedom doesn't ring with Avik RoyIn this episode, CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and healthcare policy leader Avik Roy take a deep dive into understanding freedom and liberties in healthcare. Avik is the founder of the nonpartisan thinktank Freopp - Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity - focused on net expansion of liberty and improving lives of Americans on the bottom half of the ladder. This wide ranging conversation includes a postmortem on how the US healthcare system did during the pandemic. Avik and Andy also discuss the differences in healthcare systems and health outcomes around the world. Ultimately, perverse incentives in health insurance have...
2023-09-071h 15
Get MedsavvyReimagining 'Health Insurance' with Andy Schoonover, CEO CrowdHealthAndy Schoonover had health insurance. He had done everything right. Then when his girl needed tympanostomy tubes, he was surprised and shocked that his medical insurance wouldn’t cover the $8,000 procedure. And, from that interaction, CrowdHealth was born. CrowdHealth is a novel approach to community-based healthcare that relies on the power of the crowd to find and fund the highest value medical care. For many people, like Solopreneurs, ACA Marketplace plans (a.k.a. “Obamacare”) just don’t go far enough. That’s where CrowdHealth comes in.Tiffany spoke with Andy, and got the low-do...
2023-08-3138 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#9: Never pay the first bill with Marshall AllenTune in to hear CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and healthcare negotiation master Marshall Allen discuss how to lower your healthcare bills. Marshall is an author and healthcare leader helping patients stand up to the complex US healthcare system. Learn about ways you can challenge unfair healthcare bills, including paying in cash, negotiating directly with providers and even taking bills to small claims court. Navigating the healthcare system may seem impossible, but with the tools CrowdHealth and strategies Marshall provides we can take back our rights as healthcare consumers.
To learn more about Marshall and his w...
2023-08-2846 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#8: Death by Food Pyramid with J GulinelloJoin CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and J Gulinello for a wide ranging discussion on nutrition, the history behind our food guidelines, conflicts of interest in the food and healthcare industries and much more. J is a clinical nutritionist and functional nutritional therapy practitioner, thought leader, health coach, and overall expert in biochemistry in foods we eat. Having earned his Masters in human nutrition and studying at Nutritional Therapy Association, J takes a critical look at longstanding nutrition advice given by the government.
J fights for the truth to emerge, with a focus on family, health, co...
2023-08-2257 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#7: Low time preference health, money, and parenting with Saifedean AmmousLower your time preference and learn about bitcoin with CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and special guest Saifedean Ammous, as they discuss money's impact on decision making, from health and food to parenting styles. Saifedean is a one of today's leading Austrian economists and has recently published his third book, Principles of Economics. Saifedean discusses how fiat money has corrupted our food, the underlying driver of health problems in the US. Start with this conversation to understand why you should be prioritizing your long term decision making in different aspects of your life.
Follow @saifedean...
2023-08-141h 00
The Sovereign Health Podcast#6: How to keep your kids from eating crap with Dr Tarek Pacha and Haley ScheichTune in for a deep dive on nutrition, why we should care and its impact on our and our kids' overall health and wellbeing. CrowdHealth's founder Andy Schoonover is joined by the talented Co-Founders of My Super Hero Foods, Dr Tarek Pacha and Haley Scheich. Dr Pacha is a urologist and men's health practitioner, while Haley is a thought leader on what foods our kids should be eating to thrive. Learn tips as a parent to provide nourishing meals, the benefits of cooking at home and eliminating seed oils from the diet.
Visit mysuperherofoods.com to learn...
2023-08-0755 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#5: Two Dads discuss infant loss with Dr Mark StephanyIn this heart-wrenching discussion, Dr Mark Stephany and Andy discuss the challenge of losing an infant and dealing with loss. They also highlight hurdles navigating the healthcare system through these experiences and the role of the physician has changed over time. Dr Stephany is a member of CrowdHealth's medical advisory board and passionate about supporting individual lifestyle changes to keep them healthy and out of the hospital.
We recommend reading Dr Mark Stephany's book Sovereign Health:
Connect with @MarkMNLocal on social media
Check out SoundLifestyle Medicine
Visit jo...
2023-07-3154 min
Just Think: The PodcastEpisode 106: "Escaping The Broken Health Insurance System" with the CEO of CrowdHealth, Andy SchoonoverThe traditional health insurance system has proven more and more unreliable, with 48 million claims being denied last year alone under Obamacare. Overpriced services, denied claims, insurance companies dictating to doctors how THEY can practice medicine....we talk about all of this with the CEO of CrowdHealth, Andy Schoonover. There ARE alternatives to traditional insurance coverage, and we loved picking Andy's brain about how they are doing things MUCH differently with his company. We are all about taking back control of our health, and that includes taking charge of seeing the providers WE choose (no more in-and-out-of-network BS), that are aligned...
2023-07-281h 04
The Sovereign Health Podcast#4: Sleep 101: Get to Sleep, Stay Asleep with Devin BurkeHave you ever wanted to have a better night’s sleep? Tune in to this intimate conversation between CrowdHealth founder Andy Schooner and sleep expert and founder of the Sleep Science Academy Devin Burke for practical ways to improve the quality of your sleep. Devin provides helpful frameworks for understanding challenges such as sleep apnea and insomnia, improving sleep habits and why it’s important to measure and do the work address the root cause of sleep issues. Sleep is an integral part of taking control of your health and we’d love to hear if this conversation resonates with y...
2023-07-141h 09
The Sovereign Health Podcast#3: How to Crush your Medical Bills with Cori ZavadaJoin CrowdHealth's founder/CEO Andy Schoonover and the founder/CEO at Fiduciary Risk Management and VezaHealth's Cori Zavada discuss how to crush your medical bills. Learn about the importance of second opinions, how to find an independent doctor, and tips to ensure you're not charged egregious amounts. Taking personal responsibility in your healthcare is important - understand how to become a savvy consumer of healthcare.
Connect with Cori on LinkedIn .
Visit joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code SOVEREIGNto get the first 3 months at up to $99/month. CrowdHealth provides you all t...
2023-07-0656 min
The Sovereign Health Podcast#2: Will your bathroom replace your PCP? with Dr. Dave HeitmannDive into the future of health care with CrowdHealth CEO Andy Schoonover and doctor Dave Heitmann as they discuss personalized health data, AI and new technologies pushing the boundaries of traditional medicine, especially primary care. Dr Dave brings years of experience in healthcare, specializing in sports medicine as a chiropractor and health technology entrepreneur. Enjoy the wide-ranging discussion of tools to improve your own health, how to establish keystone habits and gain metabolic flexibility with cold plunge/sauna. Watch to the end to see Andy attempt his first cold plunge at Sapien Center in Austin.
Dr Dave...
2023-06-231h 21
The Sovereign Health Podcast#1: Understanding Metabolic Health with Dr. Philip OvadiaTune in to hear an in-depth conversation between CrowdHealth founder Andy Schoonover and cardiac surgeon Dr Philip Ovadia. Dr Ovadia is the author of Stay Off My Operating Table and founder of Ovadia Heart Health. He's a member of CrowdHealth's medical advisory board and is a champion of metabolic health. Only 12% of Americans meet the criteria of metabolic health. Dr Ovadia helps us understand the underlying cause of disease and provides tools through his practice and
online courses for individuals to take control of their health.
Go to ifixhearts.com to learn more about Dr O...
2023-06-061h 09
The "What is Money?" ShowBitcoin and the Crisis in Healthcare with Andy Schoonover (WiM321)Andy Schoonover joins me to discuss the healthcare crisis, how CrowdHealth provides better health insurance, and why Bitcoin is the ultimate medium of truth. Andy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth.// GUEST // Website: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchoonoverAndy// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/Gold Investment Letter: https://www.goldinvestmentletter.com/CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Casa (use discount code BREE...
2023-06-021h 03
The Brian D. O'Leary ShowThe Brian D. O'Leary Show - In the game of life, I want you on my team - Ep 78The Brian D. O’Leary Show
May 26, 2023
Show Notes available: https://briandoleary.substack.com/p/in-the-game-of-life-i-want-you-on?sd=pf
The Daily 3 (5/26/23)
· Service to others should be a personal calling.
· Self-Discipline: living in harmony with your goals and values.
· Consider strategy in every step you take in life.
Bill Walsh – Football Coach
https://briandoleary.com/walsh/
His coaching philosophy focused on developing a strong system and culture rather than relying solely on individual talent. Walsh believed in empowering players and coaches to work togethe...
2023-05-2718 min
The Anxiety Chicks112. Stop the Anxiety Of Health Insurance and Medical Bills Special Guest: Andy SchoonoverThis week's episode is a good one. Are you sick of how expensive your health insurance is yet the bills from appointments still end up being high? Are you sick of never knowing what you're even paying for when you pay your monthly health insurance? Are you sick of feeling lost when it comes to benefits? Are you sick of wondering is this in network or not? Are you a person who loves to give to others? Are you a person who loves to help humanity for everyones greater good? Are you someone who is sick of the same...
2023-04-2748 min
The Essential Oil Revolution - Health, Purpose, and Aromatherapy367: Reimagining Healthcare with CrowdHealth CEO Andy SchoonoverOn The Essential Oil Revolution, we try to focus most of our conversations around essential oils, not because they are the ONLYtool, but because they are one of our favorites. They're powerful and accessible, and they just plain work.But we know that essential oils can't cure everything. There are circumstances where we need to go to a doctor, the hospital, or urgent care. And if you're anything like the average American, then your experience with the healthcare system has been less than enthusiastic.Today we dive into a solution for reimagining healthcare, with Crowdhealth...
2023-04-2538 minStay Off My Operating TableAndy Schoonover - CrowdHealth is the Kickstarter of Health Coverage - #84Andy Schoonover was frustrated that, despite paying $1,200 a month for coverage, his insurance refused to pay for his daughter's $8,000 ear infection procedure. Foregoing his insurance led him to develop a solution that could help those who are uninsured. He founded CrowdHealth. He shares that the idea behind CrowdHealth is medical health crowdfunding, which is a return to the notion of neighbors helping each other when someone is ill. Their goal is to build an alternative to the current healthcare system. The community has the freedom to choose their healthcare providers without worrying about how much their medical p...
2023-03-281h 00
The Bitcoin Talent Co. PodcastBTCo3: Andy Schoonover from CrowdHealthFor Episode #3 of The BTCo Podcast, Eric sits down with the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, Andy Schoonover, to discuss his career path in healthcare and how Bitcoin made its way into his life and business.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- Andy's professional career in healthcare before finding Bitcoin
- His personal experience dealing with the healthcare system and providing support to individuals
- His Bitcoin story
- How the idea of CrowdHealth spawned with the advice from Jimmy Song
- How CrowdHealth differs from traditional...
2023-03-1550 min
Coin Stories with Natalie BrunellConsider This Bitcoin Solution for Health Insurance ft. Andy SchoonoverAndy Schoonover is founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a community-powered alternative to health insurance that provides a revolutionary way of paying for healthcare bills through crowdfunding. Andy was previously CEO of healthcare technology company, VRI. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia and Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. Get 6 months of Crowdhealth for $99 using promo code NATALIE: www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie Follow Andy on Twitter https://twitter.com/SchoonoverAndy IN THIS EPISODE: 0:00 Intro, Swan Bitcoin promo 1:25 Growing up in St. Louis, investing in Ferguson 4:47...
2023-01-0256 min
Shane Larson Podcast#3 - Jon Gordon | Revolutionizing Healthcare with Bitcoin and being Delightfully UninsuredJon Gordon is the Head of Business Development at CrowdHealth. CrowdHealth is revolutionizing the Healthcare system by providing an entirely new concept compared to traditional health insurance. Alongside our monetary system being broken, our health insurance system is also broken. CrowdHealth puts humanity back in healthcare and flips the perverse incentives that are currently ingrained. Between being able to stack sats, receiving up to 40% or more on hospital bills being reduced after the team negotiates, and having a personal care advocate, joining CrowdHealth seems like a no-brainer compared to regular health insurance.
Use code: BITCOIN for the...
2022-12-121h 33
The Breakouts - 20 Minute Startup StoriesE16: CrowdHealth Founder on Startup Strategies for Product, Distribution & FundraisingAndy Schoonover is the CEO & Co-Founder of CrowdHealth — a $12.1M funded health-tech startup that’s building a community-driven alternative to traditional health insurance.
In this episode, Akkshay chats with them about strategies, tactics, and hacks that they’ve used to build their startup. They discuss product, distribution, fundraising, tokenomics, and much more. Here are some of the questions we cover:
Product:What was your process for building conviction in this problem before pursuing it?
Distribution:What’s your current acquisition strategy?
Fundraising:What is 1 unconventional fundraising tip that you have for founders? Something unique that you...
2022-12-0825 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast144. Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy SchoonoverCrowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of the failures of fiat healthcare and health insurance, and how his new startup Crowdhealth, works to solve them. Andy explains the institutional and regulatory reasons that make healthcare costs continue to rise, and why insurance companies have the perverse incentive to let costs rise. He also explains how Crowdhealth uses bitcoin to make healthcare affordable for patients and better rewarding for doctors by taking the insurance companies out of the equation.References (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/144-fiat-healthcare-crowdhealth-with-andy-schoonover)Saifedean’s first bo...
2022-11-291h 35
The Veterinarian Success Podcast#160 Andy Schoonover - Community Funded HealthcareIn this episode, I’m joined by Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth. Crowdhealth is a crowd-sharing solution to healthcare, allowing individuals and families to take charge of their healthcare. Tune in for a great discussion on how to lower healthcare costs and improve overall care. Andy's background and, in his words, what Crowdhealth is.Insurance and its impact and why veterinary medicine should be wary of mass adoption. How health sharing plans are ideal for 1099 and small business owners. We then dig into questions on Crowdhealth and the problems it is solving. SPECIAL - use code "VET" for $99 fo...
2022-11-2053 min
Blue Collar BitcoinBCB083_ANDY SCHOONOVER: Bitcoin Fixes HealthcareAndy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealth, stops by BCB for an enlightening chat regarding the dysfunction of the modern healthcare system and Bitcoin’s role in rectifying wayward incentives.
WE COVER:
Reflections on the current Bitcoin bear market
Why healthcare system is so broken
How CrowdHealth works to completely rewire incentives in healthcare
What role Bitcoin can play in paying for healthcare
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SHOW SPONSORS:
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2022-11-101h 12The Breakouts - 20 Minute Startup StoriesE6: CrowdHealth Raises $12.1M to Build a Community Powered Health Insurance AlternativeAndy Schoonover is the CEO & Co-Founder of CrowdHealth — a $12.1M funded health-tech startup that’s building a community-driven alternative to traditional health insurance.
In this episode, Akkshay chats Andy about the story behind his startup, how it works, and how he thinks about winning the industry. Here are some of the questions we cover
About the Startup: What does your startup do and what problem does it solve?
What’s your background? What were you doing before your startup?
How does it work?
The Business: What’s your business model?
Building Conviction
C...
2022-11-0321 min
Bitcoin Boomer Show with Gary LelandOctober 29, 2022 w. ANDY SCHOONOVER of CrowdHealthHOST: Gary Leland The Bitcoin BoomerTwitter @GaryLeland ; EMAIL: GaryLeland@gmail.comCONFERENCE in AUSTIN! https://bitblockboom.com/DALLAS BBQ: https://bitblockbarbeque.combitblockbtc.comGUEST: Andy Schoonover "Sch like school"CEO of CrowdHealth@SchoonoverAndy@JoinCrowdHealthCrowdHealthBTC.com + code: BITCOIN for $99 for first 6-monthsjoinCrowdHealth.com (Fiat version)
2022-10-2946 min
The Meat Mafia Podcast#115: Boyd Myers (@boydmyers) - 30.0 Beers, 26.2 MilesBoyd Myers rarely says ‘no’. He is the type of person who runs a marathon and drinks a case of beer while doing it (yes, he did this). Boyd lives with a limitless perspective, saying ‘yes’ to new challenges and getting every drop out of life. The cool thing about Boyd is he hasn’t always had this perspective. After leaving the armed services and joining corporate America, Boyd packed on some extra weight and became the unhealthiest he’s ever been. He decided he needed a change. After running 500 feet (yes, feet), he decided he needed something to train for...
2022-10-151h 12
Talking In BitsDelightfully Uninsured ft. Andy Schoonover of CrowdHealthIn episode 83, we’re back with Andy Schoonover of CrowdHealth.
We talk about:
- Whats Healthcare. gov?
- How did we get here with healthcare?
- Cost risk is low when taking ownership
- Not a Ponzi but a scam
- The principal vs. agent problem
- Burning the current system down
- Can bitcoin withstand changing the world?
- The issues are all related
- Insurance is high time preference
- Crowdfunding community
- Ad...
2022-10-121h 07
The Meat Mafia Podcast#114: CJ Finley (@cjfinley7) - Thriving on LifeCJ Finley is an entrepreneur based out of Austin, Texas, and the host of the Thrive on Life Podcast. Health plays a critical role in CJ’s life mission and he has been involved with the marketing and growth of several health-related companies here in Austin like MSW Lounge and their ‘How Do We Health?’ event and podcast. Our conversation with CJ dives deep into his story and inspiration for building an enriching life. Enjoy!Connect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaTwitter - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnec...
2022-10-111h 22
The Meat Mafia Podcast#113: Bronson Dant (@coach_bronson_keto) - Neutral Does Not ExistBronson Dant is a nutrition and fitness coach based out of the Mid-Atlantic area in the US. He’s written and posted extensively about his health journey, starting with his experience in the armed services to developing unhealthy habits in the “real world” to reclaiming his health again. Bronson struggled with IBS, and after hitting his breaking point with his health, he invited change into his life. Now, he’s doing CrossFit, BJJ, and coaching others on how to tap into their peak health. His keys to success revolve around building fitness first and understanding the importance of movement. Bronson...
2022-10-081h 07
The Meat Mafia Podcast#112: David Gillespie (@gillespi) - Resetting Your BrainDavid Gillespie is a health educator and author of 6 books - Sweet Poison, Toxic Oils, Free Schools, Toxic People, Teen Brain, and Brain Reset. He’s an outspoken advocate against some of the most harmful toxins plaguing us today, from seed oils to highly processed sugars. In our conversation with David, we chat about the current state of the health system in the United States (and globally), and dive deep into some of the major culprits for why things the way they are. His perspective is wide in scope, and he offers some pointed and well-researched insights into how we...
2022-10-061h 14
Outside The System8: The Medical-Industrial Complex with Andy Schoonover of CrowdHealthIn this episode of Outside The System, I spoke with Andy Schoonover, the CEO of CrowdHealth, a company building an alternative to health insurance while helping patients find quality and fairly priced care. They are one of the few companies I was able to find that is truly trying to build a healthcare solution outside the existing bloated, failing system. I spent several years closely involved in the healthcare system as a caregiver so this is an area that is very close to my heart and one I will continue digging into as the podcast evolves. I...
2022-08-221h 07
Bitcoin is HardDecentralizing Health Care with Andy Schoonover, CEO of CrowdHealthAndy Schoonover is the CEO of CrowdHealth, a company that set out to disrupt the old school insurance model by combining the power of bitcoin with health care crowdfunding.
In our podcast conversation we cover:
The current state of health insurance
How introducing market forces can change the game
The future outlook of healthcare in the U.S.
How bitcoin + crowdfunding works
Like, subscribe, comment, and share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it!
Like free sats? Have money sitting in an old 401k or IRA? If the answer to...
2022-08-1958 min
Lightning Ventures: Investing in Bitcoin StartupsOrange Pilling Health Insurance Alternative! CrowdHealth CEO Andy Schoonover Founder InterviewOr watch the video interview! https://youtu.be/1jirNwtO2Qc
Lightning⚡️Ventures Syndicate Q&A with Andy Schoonover who is the Founder and CEO of CrowdHealth. CrowdHealth is a new alternative to traditional health insurance or HSA options that uses a crowdfunding model. Their integration with Swan Bitcoin goes live on 10/1/22 and members can stack sats while they know their health needs are covered. Completely withdrawable funds and many other benefits to becoming a member. Currently, CrowdHealth is live in 49 states and growing rapidly. They're on track to do $1.25M in 2022 and project $5M ARR for 2023. Less than 2.5...
2022-08-1138 min