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Medicare expenses continue to rise. As health care gets more expensive, an increasing number of Americans are saddled with its costs. Read more:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/b...
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What to Know About the Nearly 10% Climb in a Key Medicare Expense for 2026
The rapidly rising premium for Part B, which covers retirees’ outpatient services, reflects the fast pace of growth for health care costs nationally.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/22/business/medicare-part-b-premium-2026.html
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With enhanced ACA subsidies set to expire, millions of low- and middle-income Americans may see their health insurance premiums rise by 75% or more. Families deserve affordable access to care, not financial strain.
www.businessinsider.com/aca-health-i...
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Medical debt shouldn’t push families toward bankruptcy. Ohio’s proposed bill would stop wage garnishment, cap interest, and keep debt off credit reports. Patients deserve protections, not punishment.
www.creditandcollectionnews.com/ohio-lawmake...
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Ohio Lawmakers Propose Bill To Protect Patients From Medical Debt Collections And Wage Garnishment - Credit and Collection News
The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from the current 8%. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Mattie Randolph is among a growing…
https://www.creditandcollectionnews.com/ohio-lawmakers-propose-bill-to-protect-patients-from-medical-debt-collections-and-wage-garnishment/
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No one should face financial penalties for seeking medical care. Colorado’s new law protects patients from debt reporting, and we need to defend these safeguards.
natlawreview.com/article/colo...
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Colorado Hit with Lawsuit to Block Medical Debt Credit Reporting
On November 5, 2025, a national debt collection trade group and one of its members filed a lawsuit against the state of Colorado’s in an attempt to block its 2023 medical debt credit reporting…
https://natlawreview.com/article/colorados-medical-debt-reporting-law-challenged-federal-court
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The bottom line, according to CQC board member
@jason4care.bsky.social
: Family caregivers are essential but overlooked, and they need a lot more support than they’re currently getting.
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Family Caregiver Support, Education Needs Growing
Today’s family caregivers are ill-equipped to face the physical, emotional and financial challenges of supporting a growing population of terminally ill
https://hospicenews.com/2025/11/11/family-caregiver-support-education-needs-growing/
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Massachusetts leads the nation in lung cancer treatment, but Black and Asian Bay Staters are still less likely to be diagnosed early or to receive surgery.
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Massachusetts leads in lung cancer treatment, but faces racial disparities
Massachusetts grapples with racial disparities when it comes to diagnosing patients and treatment.
https://www.axios.com/local/boston/2025/11/13/massachusetts-lung-cancer-treatment-disparities
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Hospital consolidation is rising, as more & more hospital systems merge. But this growth hasn’t made patients any safer. In fact, Leapfrog’s Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Rankings show wide variations in patient safety even with the same hospital systems.
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Leapfrog Group Fall 2025 hospital safety grades look at impact of consolidation | Chief Healthcare Executive
For the first time, the patient safety group is offering perspective on the performance of large health systems, in addition to individual hospitals. Leapfrog CEO Leah Binder talks with us about the…
https://www.chiefhealthcareexecutive.com/view/leapfrog-group-fall-2025-hospital-safety-grades-look-at-impact-of-consolidation
8 days ago
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If ACA represented a huge step forward for healthcare access in America, the repeal of ACA tax credits represents a similarly big step backward.
www.wbtv.com/2025/11/09/a...
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Affordable Care Act insurance premiums could rise for over 1.6 million Carolinians
Changes expected in the upcoming year: What to know
https://www.wbtv.com/2025/11/09/affordable-care-act-insurance-premiums-could-rise-over-16-million-carolinians/
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“The consolidated lawsuits highlight an alleged pattern of illegal behavior that plaintiffs say kills price competition and incentivizes Claritev and its insurance clients to cram down payments to health care providers.”
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Hospitals, health giants pile into suit alleging price fixing by 'mafia enforcer' for insurers - Washington Business Journal
The nation’s largest health insurance companies stand accused of conspiring to suppress reimbursement rates for hundreds-of-millions of medical procedures. They call it competition. Plaintiffs say…
https://www.bizjournals.com/washington/news/2025/11/13/health-insurers-hospitals-suit-alleging-cartel.html
9 days ago
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No one should be pushed into debt for getting sick. Let’s strengthen consumer protections so families can focus on healing, not bills.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/07/t...
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20% of Californians live in rural areas — but only 9% of doctors practice there. Programs connecting medical students to rural hospitals help expand care where it’s needed most. Read more:
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UC Davis medical students bring rural healthcare focus to Mee Memorial - Salinas Valley Tribune | Gonzales, Soledad, Greenfield CA
A small cohort of UC Davis medical students is visiting Mee Memorial Healthcare System through the Rural-PRIME system.
https://salinasvalleytribune.com/uc-davis-medical-students-bring-rural-healthcare-focus-to-mee-memorial/
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Breast and colorectal cancers are leading causes of death among women — yet preventive screenings are often skipped due to cost. Expanded coverage for these screenings is a step toward saving lives. Read more:
www.theriverbanknews.com/news/women-m...
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Women must stop putting their own healthcare last
Understanding your benefit plan before you need it can help reduce stress, prevent hesitation, and make it easier to get timely care.
https://www.theriverbanknews.com/news/women-must-stop-putting-their-own-healthcare-last/
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Families shouldn’t need national media coverage to get insurers to pay for needed care. Out-of-network exceptions are harder than ever to secure — even when no in-network doctor can help. Watch here:
www.nbcnews.com/video/parent...
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Parents fight for daughter's ear surgery after insurance denied it
A Detroit police officer appeared to show up to virtual court without pants. This comes after a string of other chaotic moments in other court rooms. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus has more on the viral…
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/parents-fight-for-daughter-s-ear-surgery-after-insurance-denied-it-251039813691
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California’s new PBM law is a win for consumers. 🎉 SB 41 will require transparency, state licensure, and ensure PBMs act in the best interest of patients — not profits. Read more:
www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/ca...
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California SB 41: Pharmacy Benefit Managers Now Held to Fiduciary and Transparency Standards | JD Supra
California recently enacted California Senate Bill 41 ("SB 41"), a landmark law that fundamentally overhauls the regulation of pharmacy benefit...
https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/california-sb-41-pharmacy-benefit-5185997
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Medical debt can tank credit scores — even when the charges stem from billing errors or insurance disputes. Some states have banned this harmful practice, but a new federal rule could bring it back.
www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/news/medical...
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Medical Debt May Soon Return to Credit Reports Under New Trump Rule
The Trump administration is taking steps to roll back state laws that protect consumers from having medical debt appear on their credit reports.
https://www.ophthalmologyadvisor.com/news/medical-debt-may-soon-return-to-credit-reports-under-new-trump-rule/
14 days ago
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Even with insurance, patients can face denied coverage and mounting medical bills — often with little explanation. When insurers fail to do their job, patients pay the price.
www.wect.com/2025/11/05/w...
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Woman battling illness caught in payment dispute with insurance company: ‘It’s not fair to the patient’
A woman in Nebraska who is battling a disabling disease said she has also been caught in the middle of a billing dispute with her insurance company.
https://www.wect.com/2025/11/05/woman-battling-illness-caught-payment-dispute-with-insurance-company-its-not-fair-patient/
14 days ago
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Open enrollment for the federal Marketplace has begun! 🏥 Enrollment runs through Jan. 15 — now’s the time to compare plans and find one that protects your health and your wallet. Read more:
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It’s open enrollment season – here’s what to know
Fall brings cooler weather and football games, and it’s also the annual time to ensure you have the health insurance coverage you need for 2026. Open enrollment on the federal Marketplace at…
https://www.nujournal.com/opinion/columns/2025/11/06/its-open-enrollment-season-heres-what-to-know
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Absolutely, there’s an urgent crisis in this country,” says
@jason4care.bsky.social
, president of the National Alliance for Caregiving. 1 in 4 adults care for relatives with complex needs—often unpaid. Lawmakers must act to support this invisible workforce. WATCH:
www.wtoc.com/2025/11/04/c...
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Caregiving Crisis: Nearly 1 in 4 US adults serve as caregivers for relatives with complex needs
Caregiving for a loved one is not just a good deed. It’s a public health issue.
https://www.wtoc.com/2025/11/04/caregiving-crisis-nearly-1-4-us-adults-serve-caregivers-relatives-with-complex-needs/
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Americans burdened by medical debt need protection, not red tape. The CFPB should use its full authority to help families stay financially secure while getting the care they need.
www.cpr.org/2025/11/01/t...
21 days ago
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Hidden costs no more: Oklahoma’s new law requires hospitals to post prices, helping patients avoid surprise medical bills and creating a fairer system.
kfor.com/news/local/o...
22 days ago
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Debt relief provides temporary breathing room, but Americans need systemic change: limits on interest, transparency, and protections from unfair billing.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
23 days ago
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Premiums are rising—and millions could see costs double—if Congress fails to extend enhanced ACA tax credits. With open enrollment starting this week, families deserve affordable, predictable coverage.
apnews.com/article/affo...
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What to know as the annual sign-up window for health insurance arrives
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week.
https://apnews.com/article/affordable-care-act-open-enrollment-health-insurance-c0994d92a726f4e068112d3bb6340d03
24 days ago
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Approved one month. Denied the next. A Florida woman’s story shows how broken our insurance system is—and why we need stronger patient protections.
www.fox4now.com/news/local-n...
24 days ago
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“Medicare Advantage enrollees on average had access to just under half (48%) of the physicians in their area who were available to people enrolled in traditional Medicare in 2022, a new KFF analysis finds.”
www.axios.com/2025/10/28/m...
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Medicare Advantage enrollees have less access to doctors: Study
Medicare Advantage has benefits but can restrict enrollees' choice of physicians and other providers.
https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/medicare-advantage-physician-access
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What do you need to know going into Medicare and Medicare Advantage open enrollment? A new resource by the Miami Herald has the answers. ⤵️
www.miamiherald.com/news/busines...
27 days ago
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Medical debt relief makes a real difference for families.
www.the-sun.com/money/153893...
28 days ago
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Too many Black seniors still face disparities in access and care. There’s more work to do to ensure every resident can age with dignity and quality care.
states.aarp.org/washington-d...
28 days ago
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Many states have taken important steps to protect consumers from the harms of medical debt. Now, federal action could weaken those safeguards – leaving patients more vulnerable. Protecting consumers must remain the priority.
news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and...
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Rising costs, poor value, huge price variation. U.S. hospitals must prioritize transparency and affordability for patients.
www.medicaleconomics.com/view/increas...
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Increasing costs, declining value: U.S. health care at a crossroads | Medical Economics
Trilliant Health’s 2025 report reveals rising costs, poor value, and shifting care trends as the U.S. health care system faces urgent transformation.
https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/increasing-costs-declining-value-u-s-health-care-at-a-crossroads
29 days ago
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Both employers and their workers are paying a lot more this year for health care than they did last year, and it’s expected that costs will continue to rise in 2026.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/h...
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A new poll from Families USA shows voters across party lines want action on health care costs. Top solutions: require hospitals to disclose rates, end surprise billing, eliminate overcharging loopholes. Urgency is bipartisan.
www.hcinnovationgroup.com/policy-value...
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North Carolina’s effort to eliminate medical debt for 2.5 million residents is wonderful and will surely save lives. But as cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies loom, we need to resolve the root causes of the medical-debt crisis.
apnews.com/article/nort...
about 1 month ago
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Trapped by Medicare Advantage? John Oliver breaks down why switching plans isn’t always an option — and why consumers deserve better.
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about 1 month ago
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This
#HealthLiteracyMonth
, get informed to make the best health care decisions for you and your family. @YahooFinance has a helpful guide exploring options:
ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/medicar...
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Americans are seeing what their health care bills will look like in 2026 thanks to health insurance prices being made available. Unfortunately, premiums are rising, and the loss of COLA will be detrimental to millions of Medicare patients.
www.citizensjournal.us/goodbye-to-e...
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Shopping for coverage? If you’re waiting for Obamacare’s annual enrollment period to start, you can preview next year’s costs in some state marketplaces and on
healthcare.gov
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www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/h...
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Evidence of broken health care system: People in Mississippi and Louisiana have some of the lowest life expectancies in the country despite paying the highest Medicare costs in the country.
mississippitoday.org/2025/10/16/m...
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CQC Board member Donna Christensen has a new op-ed out on @TheWellNews discussing equity in health care and how right-to-repair laws could disproportionally affect those who rely on lifesaving medical devices. Read it here:
www.thewellnews.com/opinions/equ...
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Equity in Health Care Requires Standards That Protect Everyone
<p>The U.S. health care system is undergoing rapid transformation. From breakthroughs in digital health to calls for more patient-centered models of care, innovation is reshaping how Americans…
https://www.thewellnews.com/opinions/equity-in-health-care-requires-standards-that-protect-everyone/
about 1 month ago
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This
#HealthLiteracyMonth
, be sure to read your statement of changes and find out what is best for you and your family during Open Enrollment. Read More:
www.forbes.com/sites/bobcar...
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Nevada is launching one of the first public health insurance programs in the country. The Battle Born Plans will compete with private insurance and offer lower prices to thousands of Nevadans.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
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More than a half-million Ohioans will see their health-insurance premiums increase up to 43% if Congress doesn’t extend federal subsidies the ACA.
spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
about 1 month ago
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CQC board member James Manley penned a new op-ed in the Nevada Independent discussing an opportunity for Nevada lawmakers to lift the burden of unfair medical debt off the shoulders of Nevadans. Read ⤵️
thenevadaindependent.com/article/neva...
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Nevada’s launching one of the first public health insurance options. Here’s what to know. - The Nevada Independent
Nevada’s launching one of the first public health insurance options. Here’s what to know. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/nevadas-launching-one-of-the-first-public-health-insurance-options-heres-what-to-know
about 1 month ago
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October is
#HealthLiteracyMonth
and Consumers for Quality Care is focused on helping you understand the changes occurring in the health insurance marketplace and what those changes could mean for your family budgets and access to care. Learn more ⤵️
consumers4qualitycare.org/issues/healt...
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What Consumers Need to Know About Rising Health Care Costs and Open Enrollment | Consumers for Quality Care
Health care costs are rising for millions of Americans. In 2026, premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance are expected to increase for ACA
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/issues/health-literacy/hlm-2025/
about 1 month ago
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This
#HealthLiteracyMonth
, we’re here to help consumers navigate big changes on the way for 2026. As insurers raise premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing in both ACA Marketplace & employer-sponsored plans, it’s important to stay informed. Find out more ⤵️
consumers4qualitycare.org/issues/healt...
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What Consumers Need to Know About Rising Health Care Costs and Open Enrollment | Consumers for Quality Care
Health care costs are rising for millions of Americans. In 2026, premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and coinsurance are expected to increase for ACA
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/issues/health-literacy/hlm-2025/
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October is
#HealthLiteracyMonth
! This month, we are preparing consumers for significant changes impacting health insurance costs and coverage for 2026. Get informed here:
consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2025/1...
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Consumers for Quality Care Highlights Rising Health Care Costs and New Medicare Part D Protections During Health Literacy Month | Consumers for Quality Care
CQC raises alarm about higher costs coming in 2026 and educates Medicare beneficiaries on new protections to manage out-of-pocket expenses WASHINGTON
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2025/10/08/consumers-for-quality-care-highlights-rising-health-care-costs-and-new-medicare-part-d-protections-during-health-literacy-month/
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All consumers deserve access to affordable, quality care. With rising health care costs on the horizon, this
#HealthLiteracyMonth
we are raising awareness of new protections for Medicare beneficiaries to manage out-of-pocket expenses ⤵️
consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2025/1...
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Consumers for Quality Care Highlights Rising Health Care Costs and New Medicare Part D Protections During Health Literacy Month | Consumers for Quality Care
CQC raises alarm about higher costs coming in 2026 and educates Medicare beneficiaries on new protections to manage out-of-pocket expenses WASHINGTON
https://consumers4qualitycare.org/press/2025/10/08/consumers-for-quality-care-highlights-rising-health-care-costs-and-new-medicare-part-d-protections-during-health-literacy-month/
about 2 months ago
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Rather than pushing millions of Americans to accept junk insurance, ACA subsidies should be renewed so that people can keep the comprehensive insurance plans that they already have.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
about 2 months ago
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Tax credits helping millions of Americans afford health care will expire at the end of the year. Without the credits, many Americans will not be able to afford their insurance. Insurance premiums will increase. For some, they could even quadruple.
www.newportri.com/story/opinio...
about 2 months ago
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In Oregon, more than 111,000 people buy health insurance through the ACA. Without tax credits from Congress, they will pay significantly more next year, with almost 35,000 losing financial help altogether.
www.oregonlive.com/health/2025/...
about 2 months ago
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Forgiving medical debt is one step toward putting patients ahead of profits – but lawmakers can and should do more to stop debt from piling up in the first place.
local12.com/news/local/c...
about 2 months ago
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