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Bitcoin Is Quietly Entering The Healthcare Sector

Last updated: June 2, 2025 7:34 pm
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Bitcoin’s Influence on Healthcare: A New Frontier

Bitcoin has been making waves in various industries, from finance to energy, and even politics. However, a surprising trend is emerging as more healthcare companies are beginning to embrace Bitcoin. This shift is not just about using Bitcoin as a hedge or a balance sheet asset but rather as a guiding philosophy and potential infrastructure layer. The appeal of Bitcoin in healthcare lies in its ability to bring transparency to a sector riddled with reverse incentives, opaque pricing, and costly middlemen.

The U.S. healthcare system is a behemoth, with an estimated worth of $5 trillion and an average cost of over $17,000 per person. Despite these high costs, claims are often denied, leaving patients in a financial bind. Andy Schoonover, the founder and CEO of CrowdHealth, experienced this firsthand when his insurer refused to pay for his daughter’s medically necessary surgery. This experience led him to create CrowdHealth, a peer-to-peer platform where members fund each other’s healthcare needs.

Schoonover found a natural audience among Bitcoin enthusiasts who understand incentives and recognize the flaws in the healthcare system. CrowdHealth allows members to contribute to each other’s care through a monthly fee, bypassing traditional insurance premiums and networks. The platform has grown to over 10,000 members, with plans to integrate Bitcoin further by allowing users to invest unused healthcare funds in the digital currency.

On the other hand, Semler Scientific, a publicly traded medtech company, has adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Eric Semler, the company’s chairman, sees Bitcoin as a symbol of resilience, scarcity, and alignment – qualities lacking in the healthcare system. Semler believes that healthcare could benefit from adopting Bitcoin’s principles of decentralization, transparency, and reducing reliance on intermediaries.

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Semler Scientific is not just using Bitcoin to protect against inflation but as a strategic asset to shape its future. The company is exploring ways to mine Bitcoin creatively and integrate its value into its shareholder model. Despite being an early adopter, Semler Scientific believes that healthcare companies are well-positioned to lead a treasury shift towards Bitcoin due to their steady cash flow, regulatory environment, and long-term resilience.

The future of Bitcoin in healthcare is not about adding a cryptocurrency layer onto a broken system but rather about rebuilding the system from the ground up. Companies like CrowdHealth and Semler Scientific are paving the way for a more affordable, patient-centric healthcare system that leverages the potential of Bitcoin. While Bitcoin won’t replace traditional systems overnight, it offers exciting possibilities for reshaping the healthcare landscape.

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