The itemized bill was more than 30 pages long ... It was over $1,000,000. We had to file medical bankruptcy." 9."After working an overnight shift one Sunday, I woke with my first experience ...

Medical bankruptcy is an unofficial term for bankruptcy filed due to overwhelming medical bills. Most people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge medical debt. With options such as debt ...

Steward Health Care was once the largest private hospital system in the country. When the private equity-backed network filed ...

I wasn't concerned about the medical bills as I was fighting for my life ... It is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy in the United States, with 100 million Americans owing more than ...

Filing bankruptcy is always a last resort, and it’s best to pay bills at negotiated rates, even with a credit card at a low interest rate, if possible. People with medical debt who want to file ...

Jackson Hospital & Clinic has announced some of its first steps since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings — new leadership in the form of a chief operating officer and chief information ...

Connecticut lawmakers have introduced several laws to regulate private equity in hospitals and nursing homes, saying such companies may prioritize profits over patient care.

To force compliance with the law, SB 5480, sponsored by Sen. Marcus Riccelli, D-Spokane, would also nullify medical debts if ...