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
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
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
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
Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of July 2024. From July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $4,166,060 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $1,502,143. This resulted in a 63% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report Breakdown… Continue reading Sharing Report: July 2024
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet When we began this work we knew it would take a radical trust in God’s divine providence to accomplish this vision. There have been many moments when it was difficult to see God’s providence in the midst of challenges we have faced, yet God has been with us… Continue reading How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of June 2024. From June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $5,282,212.69 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $1,683,868.49. This resulted in a 67% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report Breakdown… Continue reading Sharing Report: June 2024
Solidarity’s Sharing Community Helped Marcelo Recover From a Stroke Marcelo Gonzalez and his mother Monica Glenn share the story of Marcelo’s stroke. Their family had been totally healthy for years, and they never needed to use their Membership. Until one day Marcelo’s vision started swimming and he had trouble walking and controlling his body. After… Continue reading Member Stories: How Solidarity’s Sharing Community is Supporting Marcelo Gonzalez as He Recovers from a Stroke
Below is Solidarity HealthShare’s sharing report for the month of May 2024. From May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024 inclusive, Solidarity HealthShare received $6,655,709.16 in eligible medical needs on behalf of our Members, which was re-priced and shared at $2,202,461.99. This resulted in a 66% savings on medical bills for our Members. Sharing Report Breakdown… Continue reading Sharing Report: May 2024
It’s common for patients to delay vision care until they have a problem and need glasses or other care. However, keeping our eyes healthy begins long before any requirement for glasses or other corrective needs arise. We’ve compiled a few simple reminders of ways to protect your eyes now and prevent problems later in life:… Continue reading From the Desk of the Chief Medical Officer: Protecting your Vision
