When I was a medical student in Boston, my father — who lived in California — had a heart attack. He was hospitalized for a few days and received a stent in one of his heart’s arteries. The procedure ...

A Lown Institute report reveals inconsistent financial assistance policies across 2,500 U.S. hospitals, creating confusion for patients. The discrepancies in aid mean patients with similar incomes and ...

Medical debt is the leading type of debt collection in the U.S., leaving many unsure about where to turn when collectors start calling.Doctors and hospitals typically expect payment within 30 days of ...

Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.

Learn 3 essential steps to potentially lower your medical bills. Discover how to review charges, work with your insurance, and understand financial assistance policies. Supreme Court makes major ...

A federal judge has ruled that medical debt can remain on Americans' credit reports, canceling a policy set in place by the Biden administration to help relieve the burden of health care expenses ...