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Medical debt
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.
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.
Major credit bureaus are changing how they report unpaid medical bills
Jul 12, 2022
A new policy could soften medical debt's impact on consumers' credit reports and credit scores.
For public good, not for profit.
With the CFPB's future uncertain, New York and other states want to step in
by
Justin Ho
Mar 5, 2020
Some states are stepping up their plans to regulate the debt collection industry. Consumer advocates say the moves come at a time when Federal protections are weakening.
FAQ: Understanding that unexpected medical bill
Sep 30, 2019
A quick guide to surprise medical bills, and what to do next.
What happens when a hospital sells its debt?
by
Miles Bryan
Apr 9, 2018
More hospitals across the country are selling debt from unpaid medical bills to collection agencies.