Fixing the Broken Healthcare System, with Bitcoin

About this episode

Brandon discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and healthcare with Sound HSA founders, exploring how Bitcoin can improve the U.S. healthcare system.

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Stu Lackey and Jon Gordon, founders of Sound HSA, to discuss the intersection of sound money and sound health. They explore how the traditional $5 trillion U.S. healthcare system is burdened by administrative bloat and misaligned incentives, and how Bitcoin offers a path forward. Stu and Jon break down the massive benefits of the Health Savings Account (HSA) and how their company is finally allowing individuals to save real Bitcoin in a triple-tax advantaged vehicle. In this episode, we cover: The Triple-Tax Advantage: Why the HSA is the ultimate savings vehicle—allowing for tax-free contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses. Real Bitcoin Custody: How Sound HSA bypasses paper ETFs and allows users to hold actual Bitcoin in their health savings accounts. Direct Primary Care (DPC): How independent doctors are bypassing insurance companies to offer better care, transparent pricing, and even cash or Bitcoin discounts. Medical Sovereignty and Nostr: The massive potential for using open-source protocols like Nostr to secure personal health records and regain medical privacy. The Move-to-Earn App: Sound HSA's…

People in this episode

Guests: Stu Lackey, Jon Gordon

Topics covered

• healthcare system
• Bitcoin
• Health Savings Account
• Direct Primary Care
• medical sovereignty
• Nostr
• Move-to-Earn App

Keywords

• triple-tax advantage
• real Bitcoin custody
• independent doctors
• medical privacy
• lightning-integrated mobile app

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sound HSA, Move-to-Earn App

Books & works: SATs

Places: U.S.

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