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MAFIA MOMENTS: Health Insurance is Ruined with Andy Schoonover
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In this episode, we sit down with Andy Schoonover, the founder of CrowdHealth, a company that is disrupting the health insurance industry with a crowdfunded, community-focused approach to healthcare. Andy shares his insights on the problems with the current health insurance system, the benefits of a cash-based model, and the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's health. He also discusses the potential of wearable technology, such as continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), in promoting metabolic health and the need for a more pragmatic approach to nutrition and wellness.
Show Notes:
00:00 - Introduction to Andy Schoonover and CrowdHealth
02:30 - The problem with the current health insurance system and the inflated costs of healthcare
05:45 - How CrowdHealth's cash-based model reduces healthcare costs by 30-60%
08:15 - The benefits of a community-based approach to healthcare coverage
10:30 - Why health insurance companies may not pay for preventive tools like CGMs
14:00 - The impact of government intervention and regulatory capture on the cost of healthcare technology
16:30 - The importance of education and personal responsibility in managing one's health
19:00 - The potential of CGMs in promoting metabolic health and changing dietary habits
22:30 - The limitations of cholesterol as a predictor of heart health in metabolically healthy individuals
24:30 - The dangers of a dogmatic approach to nutrition and the importance of finding what works for the individual
28:00 - The emotional and psychological benefits of enjoying food with loved ones
30:45 - The need for a more pragmatic approach to nutrition and making incremental improvements
33:30 - The importance of community in promoting mental and physical health
36:00 - The power of generosity and helping others within a community
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