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Most Americans Want the Federal Government to Ensure Healthcare for All

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Note that over one-half of people who were ill had serious problems paying at least one type of medical bill, from hospitals and prescription drugs to the doctor’s office and ambulance services. This study surveyed about 1,500 people with serious illnesses or people who cared for those patients, polled in July and August 2018.

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2022 Patient Payment Statistics and Bad Debt in Healthcare

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According to the same statistics, approximately one in five American households has “bad medical debt.” These numbers are concerning, as they indicate that many Americans are struggling to keep up with their medical bills. How Many Healthcare Organizations Still Rely on Paper Bills.