Drug Topics September 11, 2024
Researchers looked for a better understanding of medical debt and what type of role the US government plays in lessening the burden on patients and their health care costs.
On top of non-medical debt that millions of Americans face on a day-to-day basis, medical debt has become an increasingly growing issue in the US. A public health challenge that has resulted in government relief efforts, the key issue remains in the overall cost of health care, leading to millions of Americans with immense medical debt coupled with minimal health care access.
“Lack of affordability is arguably the biggest challenge in US health care, and the high level of medical debt is a tangible reflection of this challenge. A 2022 KFF...