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Seven Alarming Statistics on Medical Debt–and What Healthcare Providers Can Do About It

More than 90% of Americans have some form of health coverage, according to the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker. So why does medical debt continue to grow? A recent JAMA analysis shows that the rising cost of healthcare, increased cost sharing, and the millions of people who remain uninsured all play a role.  Here are seven eye-opening data points that illustrate how medical debt impacts patients and providers--and how providers can help solve the problem.   1. Total U.S. Medical...