MAFIA MOMENTS: Health Insurance is Ruined with Andy Schoonover

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