Nonprofit hospitals are supposed to provide charity care to patients who struggle to afford medical bills. However, many nonprofit hospitals don’t meet clear standards for this care, and policies vary widely. To address this, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently announced its support for stronger, more consistent standards in charity care. Why the AMA Supports […]
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New Medical Debt Relief for Kentuckians
In a heartening development, medical debt has been relieved for 1,257 Kentuckians, offering significant financial relief to many families. This milestone underscores the ongoing need for stronger patient protections and systemic reforms to prevent medical debt from accumulating in the first place. Medical Debt Relief Initiative The recent debt relief was achieved through collaboration with […]
Governor Cooper Eases Medical Debt for North Carolinians
In a significant move to ease financial strain on North Carolinians, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) have introduced measures to alleviate medical debt for nearly two million residents. This initiative, leveraging the state’s Medicaid program, aims to relieve up to $4 billion in existing medical debt […]