This week’s episode of the “First Opinion Podcast” explores the issue of medical debt, which burdens as many as 40% of U.S. adults. They collectively owe more than a whopping $200 billion.
Private organizations, philanthropies, and even state and federal governments have established various debt relief programs to tackle the problem. Such programs make intuitive sense, and have a “feel good” factor to them. But they may not work and, in some cases, could even harm the mental health of some individuals on the receiving end.
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Author: Patrick Skerrett
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