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Medical debt
Why you keep hearing about canceling medical debt
by
Ellen Rolfes
, Katie Reuther
and Tony Wagner
Aug 30, 2024
In this week's "Make Me Smart" newsletter, we explore the rise of medical debt forgiveness and how crypto is influencing the 2024 elections.
The push to erase medical debt is gaining speed
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 27, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris wants to erase medical debt for millions of Americans. The issue is getting more airtime leading up to November's election.
Why one New York health system stopped suing its patients
by
Noam Levey
May 14, 2024
Most U.S. hospitals aggressively pursue patients for unpaid bills. One New York hospital system decided to work with them instead.
Lawmakers and hospitals are divided on providing free care for tax breaks
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
May 3, 2024
Nonprofit hospitals say legislative efforts that require them to provide more free care could hurt the people they are intended to help.
Has legislation to stop surprise medical bills worked?
by
David Brancaccio
and Alex Schroeder
Apr 1, 2024
Yes and no. Patients have avoided millions of surprise bills, but a plan to cut wider health care spending has seen mixed results.
How medical debt can exacerbate pain and suffering
Mar 29, 2024
As part of a live event, we break down the medical debts that some Americans owe and the shame, guilt and uncertainty that can come with it.
How can we build a better health care system?
Mar 28, 2024
Experts say 3 million people in the U.S. have more than $10,000 in medical debt each.
For public good, not for profit.
Health and Wealth: Why Americans are drowning in medical debt
Mar 27, 2024
Almost a third of all working adults in the United States are carrying some kind of medical debt — that’s about 15% of all U.S. households.
Health care tops list of voters' economic worries
Feb 22, 2024
While inflation is moderating, some health-related costs are still climbing.
More people are falling behind on debt, but fewer are in collections
Nov 8, 2023
Just before the pandemic, the New York Fed found that about 9% of people had bills that ended up in collections. Now, less than 5% do.