"Rising Trend: Insured Individuals Make Up Majority of Hospital Debtors in the US"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Medical billing analysts report that the majority of debtors to US hospitals are now people with health insurance, a significant shift from just a few years ago. The rise in "bad debt" from insured patients is attributed to complex health insurance products with large out-of-pocket costs. This trend has led to increased political concern over the impact of medical debt on Americans' lives, as well as criticism of hospitals' collection practices. The complexity of health plans and high deductibles are contributing factors, with some advocating for changes in the billing process to alleviate the burden on patients.