More millennials choose ‘solution-driven’ health care, including Health Care Sharing Ministries
‘Outside-the-box thinking includes how they approach health care,’ says Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries’ Katy Talento WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many millennials—typically defined as people born from 1982 to 2000, ranging in age from 22 to 40—think differently from...
New Colorado legislation is aimed at protecting Health Care Sharing Ministries
Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries is grateful to Rep. Mark Baisley for championing transparency, clarity and accountability WASHINGTON D.C. — The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (The Alliance, ahcsm.org) commended Colorado Representative Mark...
Health Care Sharing Ministries offer members the freedom to choose holistic treatment
Unlike health insurance, many HCSMs allow members to share costs of alternative therapies WASHINGTON, D.C. — More and more Americans are turning to alternative medicine, either to complement standard medical care or to use non-Western treatment methods as an...
True Health Care Sharing Ministries share ‘big needs’ like cancer and heart disease
True Health Care Sharing Ministries share ‘big needs’ like cancer and heart disease Members make sure to ‘bear each other’s burdens,’ says the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries WASHINGTON D.C. — “What if I get really sick?” people often ask. “One of the main...
Consumers are empowered to negotiate medical costs
Consumers are empowered to negotiate medical costs Newly required cost transparency empowers patients and their families, says Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hospitals and other medical providers are being forced to display prices...
Myths of Health Care Sharing Ministries – Part 4
PART FOUR IN A SERIES ABOUT THE MYTHS OF HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Dispels the Most Common Myths About Health Care Sharing Ministries WASHINGTON D.C. — Many myths surround Health Care Sharing Ministries, so much so...
Heartland Institute Talks Price Transparency With Katy Talento
Alliance Executive Director, Katy Talento, spoke with AnneMarie Scheiber of the Heartland Institute for the cover story of the Health Reform News monthly magazine and the associated podcast, Katy and AnneMarie talked about the Trump-Biden Hospital Price Transparency...
Myths of Health Care Sharing Ministries – Part 3
PART THREE IN A SERIES ABOUT THE MYTHS OF HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Dispels the Most Common Myths About Health Care Sharing WASHINGTON D.C. — Many myths surround Health Care Sharing Ministries, so much so that The...
Myths of Health Care Sharing Ministries – Part 2
PART TWO IN A SERIES ABOUT THE MYTHS OF HEALTH CARE SHARING MINISTRIES The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Dispels the Most Common Myths About Health Care Sharing WASHINGTON D.C. — Will my doctor treat me if I don’t have health insurance? What if I have a...
Insurance Commissioners Group Gets Compelling Snapshot of Health Care Sharing Ministries
The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Makes Presentation to NAIC, Congratulates It on New Leadership WASHINGTON D.C. – Members of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Improper Marketing of Health Insurance Working Group learned a great...
Myths of Health Care Sharing Ministries – Part 1
WASHINGTON D.C. — Will my doctor treat me if I don’t have health insurance? What if I have a very large medical need? Is health care sharing contributing to the rising cost of health care? These are a few of the misconceptions that The Alliance of Health Care Sharing...
The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Highlights the Difference between Insurance and Health Care Sharing Ministries
WASHINGTON D.C. — Since its inception in 2007, The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (The Alliance, ahcsm.org) has endeavored to represent the common interests of Health Care Sharing Ministries and their members. These organizations are dedicated to finding a...
Health Care Sharing Members Have Sought Transparent Pricing for Decades
The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Applauds the Biden Administration’s Beefed-Up Enforcement Against Hospitals Who Hide Prices from Patients WASHINGTON, D.C.— Since January 1, 2021, hospitals have been required to make prices available to patients for...
Health Care Sharing Ministries Equip Millions of Members with Tools to ‘Own’ Their Health Care
Health Care Sharing Ministries Help Over 1.5 Million Members Seek Transparency, Fair Pricing and Freedom WASHINGTON, D.C.— “Ownership” is not one of the first words the average American might use to describe their health care. According to data from the Alliance of...
Health Care Sharing is not Health Insurance
Health Care Sharing Ministries Offer a Bible-based Approach to Health Care WASHINGTON D.C. — Since its inception in 2007, the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries (The Alliance, ahcsm.org) has strived to represent the common interests of Health Care Sharing...
Medical Cost Transparency More Important Than Ever
Health Insurance Expense Doubled Over Six Years; Americans of Faith Have Found a Different Way, Says Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries WASHINGTON, D.C. — Millions of Americans—nearly one in five—are unable to pay for often necessary medical care, according to...
The Facts: Protect Pro-Life, Faith Based Health Care Sharing Ministries in Texas
1.5 million Americans - more than 150,000 Texans - have chosen to join a Health Care Sharing Ministry to provide for their families’ health care needs. The Alliance represents the majority of these federally-defined ministries, which are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt,...
Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Urges Texas House Insurance Committee to vote “NO” on HB 573
The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries strongly opposes the version of HB 573 that was passed by the Texas House of Representative Insurance Committee. As the trade association for the majority of federally defined Health Care Sharing Ministries, the Alliance...
Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries Supports Maryland SB543
This month, the Maryland Senate is beginning consideration on a positive piece of legislation that would protect the right for Marylanders to choose a Health Care Sharing Ministry. Katy Talento, Executive Director of the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries has...
IRS Rule Comments Expose Anti-Christian and Anti-Freedom Attacks
This month, an open comment period to a proposed IRS rule has revealed how misinformed many are about health care sharing ministries. These unexplored comments seek to deny Christians and other religious Americans the ability to choose health care that matches their...
The Alliance Responds to New York Times Article
Katy Talento’s Letter to the Editor of the New York Times defends true Health Care Sharing Ministries. A number of ministries have large, open memberships for like-minded believers across the United States, and have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and...
Alliance Responds to California Insurance Commissioner Bulletin
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently sent a bulletin to admitted insurers, accident and health agents, and other interested parties pertaining to health care sharing ministries. The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries shares the...
Statement from Dr. Weldon on new health care initiatives from the Administration
Washington, D.C. – The Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries president, Dr. Dave Weldon released the following statement after the White House and the Department of Health and Human Services issued a report – “Reforming America’s Healthcare System Through Choice...
Interview with Dr. Weldon, President of Health Care Sharing Alliance
“There are three reasons I take patients with health care sharing ministries: It’s predictable; it’s prompt; and it’s transparent.” - Dr. Eric Potter, who runs Sanctuary Functional Medicine of Franklin, Tennessee
NPR: ACA member says, “what else is out there?”
“I feel better about paying a monthly amount to families in need than to helping insurance companies and CEO’s make over $20 million a year.”
Health Care Sharing goes the extra mile
"They wired the money,” Nick told Strickland. “I mean, wired the money. what kind of health insurance company would do that, you know?”
Senators Lankford and Rubio introduce Health Care Sharing amendment
Health Care Sharing members should have access to HSAs.
U.S. House Introduces Health Care Sharing bill
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help More Americans Save Money on Health Care. US News & World Report says bill “is non-partisan, nonideological and would make the world a better place”
Former Sen. Cruz staffer gives shout out to Health Care Sharing
Former Press Secretary to U.S. Senator Cruz Amanda Carpenter gives a shout out to Health Care Sharing via twitter
USCCB Releases Letter to Senate
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a letter to the Senate stating, “Those who choose to participate in alternative approaches like health sharing ministries should retain the ability to do so and be further supported.”
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