Ruined Credit For You: Medical Debt in the United States OFF THE CHARTS

"Personal medical debt has reached startling heights — and state lawmakers are taking notice."

"In the absence of federal consensus and in anticipation of congressional inaction, state legislators have enacted a variety of consumer protections to mitigate or forestall medical debt. Several more bills are being debated in the coming weeks, expected to be signed later this year and taken up when sessions reconvene in 2024."

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/09/07/state-lawmakers-america-medical-debt-00114330

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“We are dealing with hospital CEOs who give the middle finger … to the IRS rules that say they are supposed to provide charity care equal to the tax benefit they receive,” Folwell said.

This North Carolina Folwell dude isn't just singing. He's TESTIFYING.

What a gem from the article:

"Among the reasons for the flurry of action is a wave of media reports and constituent complaints about..."

Hospitals suing patients, putting liens on their homes, garnishing their wages or staking claim on their tax refunds.

"Taking care of the poor and vulnerable" you say. R-i-g-h-t.

I can hear Ascension executives snickering all the way to the bank.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9TByT3QlWc

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Ruined Credit For You: Medical Debt in the United States OFF THE CHARTS

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