Real Clear Health: IVF Is Not the Best Remedy for Fertility Struggles

By Dr. John OertleOctober 14, 2024 Is IVF the Best Solution for Infertility? Despite the fact that it has recently been spotlighted by candidates to further their political purposes, fertility care is a deeply personal and often very emotional journey for both men and women – and understandably so. Many parents who spend years longing… Continue reading Real Clear Health: IVF Is Not the Best Remedy for Fertility Struggles

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

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

New Preferred Providers: July and August 2024

We Are Always Adding New Preferred Providers to Our List At Solidarity HealthShare, we are committed to helping our Members access top-notch healthcare, at a reasonable cost. To that aim, we are continually working to expand our list of Preferred Providers. A Preferred Provider is any healthcare provider who has agreed to bill Solidarity directly,… Continue reading New Preferred Providers: July and 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

Long Wait Times in Short-Staffed Hospitals Harm Older Adults

Long Wait Times Are the New Reality There was a time in recent history where our newspapers were peppered with stories of patients in Europe dying as they waited to see a doctor. Those stories have fallen by the wayside.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, patients in the United States and elsewhere experienced this same tragedy… Continue reading Long Wait Times in Short-Staffed Hospitals Harm Older Adults

Sharing Report: July 2024

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

Delaware Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage For Abortions

Delaware Bill to be Signed Requiring Insurance Coverage for Abortions Democratic Delaware Gov. John Carney is expected to sign a bill, supported by Democratic lawmakers, that would require most private health insurance programs to provide insurance coverage for abortions. This immoral requirement will also extend to Medicaid programs in the state. The legislation even prohibits… Continue reading Delaware Senate Gives Final Approval to Bill Mandating Insurance Coverage For Abortions