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fromTruthout
6 days ago

Medical Debt Expected to Grow as Premiums Rise and Trump Slashes Regulations

Trump's administration is reducing healthcare protections, risking deeper debt and increased medical costs for Americans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

AI-backed medical debt company claims payment plans can help US healthcare costs

Payment plans can address America's healthcare affordability problem amidst revenue cuts.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up

Changes to healthcare policy under the Trump administration are likely to increase medical debt among Americans.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How Medicaid Cuts Will Bleed Emergency Medicine

"Hospital closures over the past 20 years and physician shortages undermine assumptions about timely emergency care in the United States. Cuts to Medicaid put the entire emergency-medicine safety net at risk."
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Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Medical Debt and Beyond: Texas Judge Blocks Biden Rule, Negatively Affecting Baby Boomers

Many Baby Boomers are retiring with significant debt, primarily medical debt.
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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
US politics

Your credit score could be negatively impacted by this controversial court ruling about medical debt

Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A new internal memo from the CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' its student-loan oversight in Trump's latest move to overhaul the consumer watchdog

CFPB will deprioritize student loans and medical debt supervision to focus on consumer harm mitigation.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago
US politics

Your credit score could be negatively impacted by this controversial court ruling about medical debt

Privacy professionals
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A new internal memo from the CFPB says it will 'deprioritize' its student-loan oversight in Trump's latest move to overhaul the consumer watchdog

CFPB will deprioritize student loans and medical debt supervision to focus on consumer harm mitigation.
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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your medical bills will remain on your credit report after all

Medical debt can now be included on credit reports, affecting individuals' financial futures.
A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can create rules regarding credit reporting.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

State laws to stop surprise ambulance bills face pushback from insurers

Surprise ambulance bills create financial hardships for patients when charges exceed insurance coverage, prompting state-level legislative initiatives.
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fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Good Morning, News: Oregon Legislature Wipes Medical Debt From Credit Reporting, RIP Sly Stone, and the Rise of the Democratic Socialists, Explained

Support local journalism to maintain valuable community storytelling and cultural coverage.
Recent legislation in Oregon aims to alleviate medical debt issues and protect residents' credit.
#healthcare
fromCbsnews
3 months ago
Non-profit organizations

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

fromFox News
3 months ago
Healthcare

Times Square billboard pops up rallying around 'historic' Trump accomplishment during first 100 days

fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago
US news

A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs

Patients often sign financial responsibility forms without knowing costs, leading to potential debt.
New York's law to protect consumers from financial risk faced opposition from healthcare providers.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I have terminal cancer and after bills am only left with a 401(k). What are my options now?

America's healthcare system leads to widespread medical debt and bankruptcies.
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Bill would require health insurers to cover full spectrum of childbirth costs

Bipartisan legislation proposes full insurance coverage for childbirth-related costs, reducing financial burdens on families.
Non-profit organizations
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

More than 400 nonprofit hospitals chase down patients eligible for free care

Nonprofit hospitals in the U.S. often bill low-income patients despite being required to provide charity care.
Many Americans face crippling medical bills even with supposed charity care provisions.
fromFox News
3 months ago
Healthcare

Times Square billboard pops up rallying around 'historic' Trump accomplishment during first 100 days

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

I have terminal cancer and after bills am only left with a 401(k). What are my options now?

America's healthcare system leads to widespread medical debt and bankruptcies.
more#healthcare
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

A proposed law could force California health insurers to explain claim denials

Healthcare insurance companies frequently deny necessary treatments, putting families at risk.
Fighting insurance denials can be crucial for patient survival and recovery.
Healthcare
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Health insurance is fundamentally broken. Here's how to fix it from the ground up

Health insurance remains overly complex, failing to address the real needs of consumers and contributing to escalating healthcare costs.
Over 50% of Americans struggle to understand their health insurance, indicating a need for simpler, more intuitive offerings.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

A proposed law could force California health insurers to explain claim denials

Healthcare insurance companies frequently deny necessary treatments, putting families at risk.
Fighting insurance denials can be crucial for patient survival and recovery.
more#health-insurance
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

The Debt Gala Returns to Brooklyn, Blending Fashion, Protest and Healthcare Justice

The Debt Gala is an inclusive event that combines fashion with activism to raise awareness and funds against medical debt.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's time for the US to guarantee healthcare to all | Bernie Sanders

The American healthcare system is recognized as broken and overly expensive, causing significant suffering and mortality.
High healthcare costs result in financial ruin for many Americans, especially those with serious illnesses.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

'Debt Gala' returns at the Bell House on May 4

The Debt Gala is a protest, a love letter, a fundraiser and a fashion show. 'Eat the rich,' but make it formalwear.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough

Massive debt relief for 20 million Americans highlights a deep-rooted crisis in medical financing.
Healthcare
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

Americans borrowed $74 billion last year to cover their health care costs

Healthcare costs lead millions to borrow money for medical care, indicating a significant financial burden despite insurance coverage.
fromwww.ocregister.com
6 months ago

How removing unpaid medical bills from credit reports could help consumers

Lenders cannot consider unpaid medical bills in credit evaluations, improving credit scores for millions.
The new rule is aimed at aiding consumers disproportionately affected by medical debt.
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