The Causes and Consequences of Medical Crowdfunding

The causes and consequences of medical crowdfunding

In 2020, an estimated 8 to 12 million Americans started an online fundraising campaign to cover the cost of healthcare. In this paper, we study the ca…

Health Inequities Exposed in Medical Crowdfunding

In recent years, medical crowdfunding has emerged as a vital resource for patients struggling to cover skyrocketing healthcare costs worldwide. Platforms such as GoFundMe and JustGiving have provided avenues for millions to seek financial help from the public, transforming healthcare financing in an unprecedented way. However, a groundbreaking systematic review published in the International Journal for Equity in Health highlights profound dispa…