Medical Debt in the Shadows of Health Insurance A recent report from the Commonwealth Fund reveals that nearly one third of Americans with health insurance are struggling to pay off medical debt.
This trend highlights the inadequacies of our current healthcare system, prompting policymakers and industry leaders to reevaluate their approach. Hospital visits account for nearly two thirds of U. S.
adults carrying medical debt. However, it's not just emergency care that drives these financial burdens; routine doctor's office visits, lab tests, and diagnostic procedures also contribute to the problem.