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How Health Sharing Works: A More Affordable Alternative to Traditional Insurance

Healthcare Americana··18 November 2025·41 min

About this episode

In this episode of Healthcare Americana, host Christopher Habig talks with Tim Hirsch, COO of ShareWELL Partners, about health sharing as a practical and affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Tim explains how health shares work, why they often cost much less than insurance premiums, and how combining a health share with a DPC or FreedomDoc membership can help protect families from major medical expenses. They also cover common misconceptions, pre-existing condition rules, and the steps members take if they need surgery or face an unexpected health event. More on Freedom Healthworks & FreedomDoc Health Subscribe at https://healthcareamericana.com/ More on ShareWELL Follow Healthcare Americana: Instagram & LinkedIN