Dr. Oertle on Why Proactive Care Matters After the Flu or COVID-19

Dr. Oertle shares the importance of proactive care after the flu or COVID-19.

Were You Charged a “Facility Fee”? Here’s What You Need to Know

A facility fee is a cost assessed by medical professionals and added to the cumulative cost of service. This article discusses what you need to know.

Indiana Governor Signs Healthcare Transparency and Fraud Prevention Bill

Recently, Governor Mike Braun signed a healthcare transparency and fraud prevention bill into law with co-author State Rep. Tony Isa aimed at alleviating the strain of medical expenses.

The Center Square: United Health probe is symptomatic of our health-care system’s dysfunction

Chris Faddis discusses how United Health, the largest healthcare company in the industry, is undergoing a criminal probe by the Department of Justice over alleged Medicare fraud, along with possible antitrust violations and a civil investigation.

North Carolina Leads the Charge for Price Transparency

2024 marked North Carolina the most expensive state for healthcare, no doubt due to a widespread lack of transparency in the industry. To combat this ongoing challenge of high costs and behind-the-curtain billing practices, the North Carolina Senate recently passed a comprehensive bill with 44-22 bipartisan approval to increase transparency in health billing. The bill… Continue reading North Carolina Leads the Charge for Price Transparency

Hospital Price Inflation Has Been Around For Awhile. Here’s Why

Solidarity HealthShare President and Co-Founder Chris Faddis joins Bob Sansevere of The BS Show to discuss hospital price inflation and what’s causing the trend to continue. Listen the interview audio or read the transcript below. Bob Sansevere (00:00): We are joined by Christopher Faddis, co-founder and president of the nonprofit Healthcare Sharing Ministry Solidarity HealthShare,… Continue reading Hospital Price Inflation Has Been Around For Awhile. Here’s Why

RealClearHealth: The Era of Healthcare Price Gouging Must End

By Chris FaddisMarch 12, 2025 The Era of Healthcare Price Gouging Must End Patients across the nation have reason to hope for a healthier future, one at a lower, more equitable and more transparent price-point to boot.   Mere days after the U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into UnitedHealth Group’s ethically problematic billing practices, the Trump… Continue reading RealClearHealth: The Era of Healthcare Price Gouging Must End

Statement from Solidarity HealthShare in support of President Trump’s Executive Order on Healthcare Pricing Information

Making America Healthy Again by Empowering Patients with Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Healthcare Pricing Information was signed on February 25th In response to the February 25th Executive Order released by The White House, Solidarity HealthShare released the following statement: “Bringing widespread transparency to healthcare pricing is long overdue and Solidarity HealthShare enthusiastically supports President Trump’s… Continue reading Statement from Solidarity HealthShare in support of President Trump’s Executive Order on Healthcare Pricing Information

Unexpected Medical Bills are Pushing Families To the Edge

Unexpected Medical Bills Hurt Families When it comes to affording unnecessary or unexpected medical bills, American families are reaching a breaking point. A group of 32 economists, academics and business leaders recently wrote a letter to Congress saying that legislation to increase hospital price transparency would save up to $1 trillion in wasteful medical spending… Continue reading Unexpected Medical Bills are Pushing Families To the Edge

Bipartisan Pa. Bill To Increase Hospital Price Transparency

Pennsylvania Addressing Hospital Price Transparency This summer, a Pennsylvania bill passed through the state House that would increase hospital price transparency. The bill would require all healthcare facilities to post a publicly viewable list of standard charges. The measure, House Bill 2339, received wide bipartisan support, signaling a need for accountability in the healthcare industry.… Continue reading Bipartisan Pa. Bill To Increase Hospital Price Transparency