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Without health insurance, poverty is just a medical bill away

American Inequality • 609 implied HN points • 12 Jul 23
🏥 Health Politics Insurance Medical Debt Healthcare system
  1. Lack of health insurance leads to inequalities and higher child mortality rates.
  2. High costs hinder insurance enrollment, with many uninsured Americans being from low-income households.
  3. Employer-based health insurance in the U.S. has roots in historical events and presents challenges like 'job-lock' and lack of coverage for gig-workers.

Atrium Health halts lawsuits against patients for unpaid medical bills

The Charlotte Ledger • 137 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🏥 Health Politics Healthcare Medical Debt Patient Advocacy Hospitals
  1. Atrium Health has stopped suing patients for unpaid medical bills, a practice criticized for targeting vulnerable individuals.
  2. The change comes amidst increasing concern over medical debt burdens on Americans.
  3. Despite halting new lawsuits, Atrium still pursues payment for existing judgments, leaving some patients struggling with debt.

Top U.S. “Non-Profit” Hospitals & CEOs Racked Up Huge Pandemic Profits

OpenTheBooks Substack • 343 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Healthcare system Medical Debt
  1. Top U.S. non-profit hospitals received $23 billion in Covid-aid but did not comply with price transparency rules.
  2. Hospital executives received huge compensation packages, with some CEOs making over $10 million per year.
  3. Despite receiving Covid aid, hospital net assets significantly increased while U.S. life expectancy dropped by 2.5 years.
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