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Zion HealthShare Leaders Appear on My DPC Story Podcast to Discuss Direct Primary Care and Healthcare Access
“We appreciate being partners with all of the incredible people in the DPC world that are also dedicating themselves and their skillset into making an impact and improving healthcare"ST. GEORGE, Utah — Ashton Casper, President of Zion HealthShare, and Camila Guerrero,...
CDC Updates Childhood Vaccine Recommendations, Shifting Some to Shared Clinical Decision-Making
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- The CDC updated its childhood and adolescent immunization schedule, reducing the number of vaccines classified as routine from 17 to 11.
- Six vaccines, including influenza, COVID-19, and hepatitis A and B, were moved to a shared clinical decision-making category for higher risk individuals.
- Core childhood vaccines such as measles, chickenpox, and tetanus remain unchanged in the routine schedule.
- Vaccine policy implementation varies by state, with some continuing to follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidance.
- Healthcare providers emphasize informed discussions between families and clinicians to navigate the updated recommendations.
Zion HealthShare Launches Member Ambassador Program to Celebrate Community Growth
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- Zion HealthShare’s Member Ambassador Program rewards members who refer friends, family, or colleagues who become active members.
- Referring members receive appreciation gifts once a referred household completes 60 days of active membership.
- Each household may earn up to five total appreciation gifts over the lifetime of the program.
- Participation is voluntary and open to active members in good standing, with referrals required to be new to Zion HealthShare.
- The program reflects Zion HealthShare’s community-driven approach to healthcare and word-of-mouth growth, while excluding certain states from eligibility.
Zion HealthShare Becomes Official Medical Assistant Industry Partner with Dixie Technical College
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- Zion HealthShare has been designated as an official Medical Assistant Industry Partner with Dixie Technical College.
- The partnership includes participation on the Occupational Advisory Council to help guide curriculum development.
- Students gain exposure to alternative healthcare and benefits models beyond traditional insurance.
- Zion HealthShare serves as a recruiter and employer resource through mock interviews, job fairs, and career readiness programs.
- The collaboration supports workforce development and strengthens connections between education and real-world healthcare careers.
Direct Primary Care Grows as Patients and Providers Look for a Better Way
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- Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a more personal healthcare model.
- Rising costs and system frustration are driving people to alternatives.
- DPC is growing nationwide.
- Healthshares and DPC can work well together.
- This approach isn’t one-size-fits-all and requires informed participation.
Healthcare Innovator and Patient Advocate Camila Guerrero Joins Zion HealthShare Board
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- Camila Guerrero brings deep experience in healthcare operations, innovation, and patient advocacy to the Zion HealthShare Board.
- Her background includes leadership in a rural health clinic and co-founding a Direct Primary Care practice focused on patient-first care.
- She launched the nation’s first 24/7 mobile urgent care plan within a DPC model, reshaping access to care in her community.
- As a Zion HealthShare member, Camila personally experienced a pregnancy and childbirth through the health sharing community, becoming a strong advocate for its model.
- In her Board role, Camila will focus on community outreach, enhancing member experience, and advancing affordable, transparent healthcare solutions.
Zion HealthShare Recognized Among Top HealthShare Programs for 2026
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- Independent healthcare review organizations have ranked Zion HealthShare among the top healthshare programs for 2026.
- HealthShare Guide named Zion HealthShare the number one healthshare overall, citing transparency, accessibility, and broad healthcare support.
- HealthSharing Reviews recognized Zion HealthShare in its 2026 Health Share Hall of Fame for consistency and member-focused operations.
- HealthShare101 ranked Zion HealthShare as the best overall and leading secular healthshare, highlighting flexibility and operational stability.
- These rankings reflect growing consumer interest in transparent, community-based alternatives to traditional health insurance.
Zion HealthShare Announces Member Guideline Updates Effective January 1, 2026
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- New categories were added for adoption related birth expenses, hormonal deficiencies, and high-risk testing to expand clarity around eligibility.
- Adopted children are considered the same as biological children, some medical expenses may be eligible for sharing.
- Several existing guidelines including maternity care, end of life assistance, tobacco use, and neurodivergent disorders received major clarifications.
- Tobacco and cannabis updates reiterate surcharge rules, disclosure requirements, and $50,000 sharing limits for certain related conditions.
- Diagnostic testing eligibility now requires FDA-approved testing, with non-validated labs being ineligible for sharing.
Big 2026 Update: HSA Funds Can Now Be Used for Direct Primary Care Memberships
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- Starting January 1, 2026, individuals with High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) can use Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to pay for Direct Primary Care (DPC) memberships.
- This update, part of H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act, removes restrictions that previously prevented HSA contributions for DPC members.
- Members may use up to $150 per individual or $300 per family each month from their HSA for DPC fees, with annual inflation adjustments.
- The change expands access to affordable, relationship-based primary care and supports nontraditional health models like Healthshares.
- Combining DPC memberships with Healthshares allows members to cover preventive care through DPC and major medical needs through the sharing community—creating a more flexible, cost-effective healthcare approach.
Rethinking Healthcare Costs: How DPC Memberships and Healthshares Save You Money and Stress
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- Rising healthcare costs and expiring premium subsidies are pushing families to explore alternatives to traditional insurance.
- Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a membership based model emphasizing accessibility, transparency, and strong patient-physician relationships.
- DPC memberships cover preventive care, chronic disease management, immunizations, and same day or urgent visits without insurance billing.
- Healthshares provide community-based financial support for larger, unexpected medical events, with members responsible for an Initial Unshareable Amount per event.
- Presenting as a self-pay patient can unlock direct pay discounts and significant savings, making the combination of DPC and Healthshares a flexible, affordable healthcare solution.
Conoce a los nuevos miembros de la Junta Directiva de Zion HealthShare
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- Zion HealthShare agregó tres nuevos miembros a la junta directiva: Wendy Elkington Stabler, Sid Rao y Leo Rocha.
- Cada uno aporta una valiosa experiencia para fortalecer la comunidad de Zion HealthShare.
- Su liderazgo apoya el crecimiento de Zion HealthShare como una comunidad de costos médicos compartidos, accesible y que prioriza a las personas.