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Direct Primary Care Grows as Patients and Providers Look for a Better Way
“If someone has very complex, ongoing needs, it’s important to fully understand how the guidelines work”As healthcare costs continue to rise and care feels more rushed, many people are looking for a simpler, more personal experience. At the same time, providers are...
Healthcare Innovator and Patient Advocate Camila Guerrero Joins Zion HealthShare Board
Puntos destacados del artículo
- 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
Puntos destacados del artículo
- 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
Puntos destacados del artículo
- 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
Puntos destacados del artículo
- 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
Puntos destacados del artículo
- 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.
El corazón de Zion HealthShare: Comunidad, conexión, y nuestro nombre
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- Zion HealthShare recibe su nombre del Parque Nacional Zion, que simboliza santuario, unidad y valores comunitarios.
- Fundada en St. George, Utah, Zion HealthShare es una comunidad de costos médicos compartidos sin fines de lucro abierta a individuos, familias y empresas.
- Los miembros contribuyen mensualmente para compartir los gastos médicos elegibles, promoviendo la accesibilidad y el apoyo mutuo.
- Zion HealthShare enfatiza la transparencia, la simplicidad, el bienestar y la libertad de elegir cualquier proveedor.
- Zion HealthShare fue nombrado el HealthShare #1 mejor calificado en general para 2025, debido a su modelo centrado en la comunidad.
Cómo ahorrar en el costo de recetas médicas en 2025
Puntos destacados del artículo
- El gasto en medicamentos recetados en Estados Unidos alcanzó los $378 mil millones en 2023, impulsado por precios no regulados, PBMs, y una oferta limitada de genéricos.
- Las estrategias para reducir costos incluyen comparar precios, elegir medicamentos genéricos y aprovechar la asistencia o los programas gubernamentales.
- Los miembros de Zion HealthShare acceden a Zion RxShare para obtener grandes descuentos en medicamentos recetados, precios transparentes y un cómodo servicio de entrega a domicilio.
- El enfoque comunitario de Zion HealthShare reduce el estrés financiero y simplifica la atención médica para sus miembros.
Cómo se adapta Zion HealthShare a las normativas estatales
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- Algunos estados, entre ellos California, Massachusetts, Nueva Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington D.C. y el estado de Washington, exigen a sus residentes que mantengan una cobertura de salud que cumpla con los requisitos o que soliciten una exención.
- Zion HealthShare es una comunidad de intercambio de gastos médicos sin fines de lucro y no un seguro, pero los miembros en muchos estados pueden calificar para exenciones de las sanciones por mandato individual.
- Los requisitos para la exención varían según el estado y pueden requerir la presentación de formularios fiscales específicos, como el FTB 3853 en California o el D-210 en Washington D.C.
- El estado de Washington tiene regulaciones más estrictas, y Zion HealthShare actualmente no califica como un Ministerio de Compartición de Servicios de Salud según la ley estatal.
- Los miembros deben revisar las normas de su estado, presentar la documentación requerida y consultar a un profesional de impuestos para garantizar el cumplimiento de las obligaciones de cobertura de salud.
Why HealthShares are the New Move: A Growing Shift Away from Traditional Health Insurance
Puntos destacados del artículo
- Rising insurance costs and expiring subsidies are pushing more Americans to explore healthshares as a flexible, affordable alternative.
- Healthshares offer autonomy, allowing members to choose their own providers and negotiate self-pay prices without restrictive networks.
- Many members pair healthshares with Direct Primary Care for improved access, transparency, and stronger doctor-patient relationships.
- Experts recommend choosing healthshares with clear guidelines, responsive support, and digital-friendly submission processes.
- For freelancers, small business owners, and those frustrated with traditional insurance, healthshares represent a values-based, community-driven model of care.