Sharing Report: October 2024

Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of October 2024. From October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $3,956,402.82 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $1,429,798.66. This resulted in a 63% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report… Continue reading Sharing Report: October 2024

Understanding Our Health Sharing Ministry: An Overview of Solidarity Membership Eligibility Requirements

Requirements to be a Member of our Health Sharing Ministry At Solidarity HealthShare, we believe that the human body is a gift from God. It is worthy of care and respect from conception until natural death. This belief that we are stewards of our physical bodies is precisely what informs Solidarity’s approach to comprehensive health… Continue reading Understanding Our Health Sharing Ministry: An Overview of Solidarity Membership Eligibility Requirements

American Diabetes Month: 5 Ways to Prevent and Manage Diabetes

In the Unites States, it is estimated that over 38.4 million Americans have diabetes, according to the CDC. Whether you are at-risk for or living with diabetes, or know someone who is, learning how to prevent and manage this disease may seem daunting. The good news is that diabetes prevention and management are often possible… Continue reading American Diabetes Month: 5 Ways to Prevent and Manage Diabetes

Sharing Report: September 2024

Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of September 2024. From September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $4,711,983.90 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $1,470,834.93. This resulted in a 66% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report… Continue reading Sharing Report: September 2024

Announcement from the National Catholic Bioethics Center: New Symposium to Address Challenging Questions about Brain Death

NCBC Announces New Symposium on Brain Death Questions The National Catholic Bioethics Center recently announced their new symposium to discuss questions about the ethics of brain death. The new symposium is called “Integrity in the Concept and Determination of Brain Death”, and it will be taking place on 2/28/2025. Read their press release from 10/1/2024… Continue reading Announcement from the National Catholic Bioethics Center: New Symposium to Address Challenging Questions about Brain Death

World Mental Health Day: Fighting Back Against a Silent Pandemic

As we observe World Mental Health Day on October 10th, I want to raise awareness about the significance of mental health and the importance it plays in our lives. At Solidarity, we prioritize the mental well-being of our members by sharing unlimited counseling visits to support each other through life’s struggles. Today, I am shining a light on… Continue reading World Mental Health Day: Fighting Back Against a Silent Pandemic

Lessons in Catholic Bioethics: MAiD in Canada Hits a Tragic Milestone

by Joseph Meaney, PhD, KM, for the National Catholic Bioethics CenterSeptember 24, 2024 A Tragic Milestone Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is the official term in Canada for euthanasia that was legalized in 2016. The number of people dying at the hands of a doctor or even nurse practitioner there has grown every year and… Continue reading Lessons in Catholic Bioethics: MAiD in Canada Hits a Tragic Milestone

Sharing Report: August 2024

Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of August 2024. From August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $3,573,172.68 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $1,186,616.23. This resulted in a 66% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report… Continue reading Sharing Report: August 2024

Steep Price Hikes for Common Medical Procedures Based on Where They are Performed

Medical Price Hikes Affect Everyday Americans Many insured patients are upset about the fact that they are experiencing medical price hikes for common procedures based on service location. A recent analysis from a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association subsidiary found that procedures, such as colonoscopies, receive price hikes up to 60% more when they are… Continue reading Steep Price Hikes for Common Medical Procedures Based on Where They are Performed

Lessons in Catholic Bioethics: A False Charge Against Catholic Healthcare

by Joseph Meaney, PhD, KM, for the National Catholic Bioethics CenterJuly 29, 2024 The Catholic Vision of Healthcare The Catholic vision of healthcare is one of respecting the dignity of the person and addressing all the needs of patients; physical, psychological, and spiritual. The healthcare ministries of the Church strive to heal the sick but… Continue reading Lessons in Catholic Bioethics: A False Charge Against Catholic Healthcare