Enlarge this image Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle (center) announces the county’s debt relief program, along with executives from several local…
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A growing wave of local governments are erasing billions in medical debts
by Yuki Noguchi January 23, 2024Enlarge this image Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle (center) announces the county’s debt relief program, along with executives from several local…
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Enlarge this image Drug price hikes appear to be moderate this year, with some drug prices falling. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle…
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Medical debt could soon be barred from ruining your credit score
by Noam Levey September 21, 2023Enlarge this image Rohit Chopra is director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the part of the government that is proposing the…
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Hospitals sued thousands of patients in North Carolina for unpaid bills, report finds
by Noam Levey August 16, 2023Enlarge this image An analysis of court records by the state treasurer and Duke researchers finds Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C., accounted…
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Enlarge this image Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger spends hours on the phone with payment processors like Zelis, fighting their attempts to impose fees…
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‘Hi, Doc!’ DM’ing the doctor could cost you (or your insurance plan)
by Yuki Noguchi July 21, 2023Enlarge this image Doctors are starting to face a flood of message from patients and some health care companies are billing for…
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Medical debt affects millions, and advocates push IRS, consumer agency for relief
by Noam Levey March 7, 2023Enlarge this image Marcus and Allyson Ward were paying off a debt dating back to the birth of their twins, Theo and…