25 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

From the Hospital to Bankruptcy Court

As a follow-up to our last post, the New York Times discusses in this article how medical bankruptcies are rising dramatically all across the nation. Statistics are difficult to find that accurately portray the rapidly growing problem, but given the general state of the economy and continually rising medical costs, it’s not difficult to see [...]

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25 November 2009 ~ 0 Comments

Medical Fees Shock Many, Bankruptcy Follows for Some

If you’ve ever been sick or injured and thought you might be able to avoid high medical costs by avoiding the emergency room, think again. Many patients visiting an urgent care center or a doctor’s office are finding something very unexpected – hospital bills. Why does this happen? Consumers unwittingly visit an urgent care facility [...]

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