medical debt statistics

100 Million Americans Have Medical Debt: Here is What the Numbers Actually Show About Who Gets Hit Hardest

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Medical Debt Statistics

Approximately 100 million adults in the United States currently hold some form of medical debt, totaling an estimated $220 billion. Having health insurance does not guarantee protection. Data shows 61% of insured adults under age 65 have experienced owing money due to medical bills in the past five years. The burden falls heavily on specific … Read more

74% of Patients Who Disputed a Medical Bill Got It Fixed. Here’s Why 38% Never Tried.

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Dispute A Medical Bill

A 2024 JAMA Health Forum study reveals that 74% of patients who disputed a medical billing error had the mistake corrected. Despite this high success rate, 38.5% of patients with a problematic bill never contacted the billing office at all. Of those who stayed silent, 86% assumed calling would not make a difference. From inside … Read more