Americans owe at least $195 billion in medical debt
Statistic Info
Despite over 90% of the United States population having some form of health insurance, medical debt remains a persistent problem. For people and families with limited assets, even a relatively small unexpected medical expense can be unaffordable. For people with significant medical needs, medical debt may build up over time. People living with cancer, for example, have higher levels of debt than individuals who have never had cancer.
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52% of U.S. patients said healthcare providers dismiss their described symptoms
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