#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 practical examples, cost-saving strategies, and the profound impact of a people-first approach to healthcare financing.BIOAndy Schoonover is the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, a pioneering platform reimagining how Americans pay for healthcare. Motivated by a frustrating experience with traditional health insurance, Andy leveraged his expertise in healthcare technology and business innovation to build a community-driven, cost-effective alternative. With a passion for empowering people to take control of their medical expenses, Andy’s work focuses on eliminating bureaucracy, fostering trust, and promoting financial transparency. He is a visionary leader determined to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and human.Go to: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/ to learn more. Our Advice!Everything in this podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute the practice of medicine and we are not providing medical advice. No Physician-patient relationship is formed and anything discussed in this podcast does not represent the views of our employers. The Fine Print!All opinions expressed by the hosts or  guests in this episode are solely their opinion and are not to be used as specific medical advice.  The hosts,  May and Tim Hindmarsh MD, BS Free MD LLC, or any affiliates thereof are not under any obligation to update or correct any information provided in this episode. The guest's statements and opinions are subject to change without notice.Thanks for joining us! You are the reason we are here.  If you have questions, reach out to us at [email protected] or find Tim and I on Facebook and IG.Please check out our every growing website as well at  bsfreemd.com (no www) GET SOCIAL WITH US!We’re everywhere here: @bsfreemd Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.