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• Michigan Medicaid Expansion Linked to 75% Drop in Medical Debt and Improved Credit Scores

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Global Economy

  A University of Michigan study of 575,283 enrollees found that the Healthy Michigan Plan significantly improved long-term financial stability by reducing medical debt in collection...

• Oregon Mandate Linking Nonprofit Hospitals to Enhanced Financial Assistance Results in Significant Reduction of Medical Debt Collections

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Medical News

  A study led by Tulane University has found that an Oregon policy requiring nonprofit hospitals to provide expanded financial aid has led to a "meaningful drop" in residents with me...

• South African Families Face Massive Healthcare Shortfalls as Medical Aid Coverage Fails to Match Rising Specialist Tariffs

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Industry experts warn that standard medical aid in South Africa is no longer sufficient to provide complete financial protection during major health crises. Rising specialist fees...

• American Families Burdened by Five Figure Medical Bills as Insurers Stall on Promised Preauthorization Reforms

  Published: Mar 14, 2026

  Section: Research

  Despite public pledges to streamline the prior authorization process, major U.S. health insurers continue to issue frequent denials for life-saving treatments, forcing families int...

• West Health-Gallup Study Reveals 82 Million Americans Forced to Make Financial Trade-offs Amid Record Healthcare Costs

  Published: Mar 12, 2026

  Section: Research

  A new report by the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare indicates that one in three U.S. adults has sacrificed daily necessities or borrowed money to cover medical expenses ove...