Americans Ensnared By Medical Debt
The rising costs of care and a failing economy drive more Americans into medical debt.
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The rising costs of care and a failing economy drive more Americans into medical debt.
Bankrupted by nearly $100,000 in medical debt, the Eaker’s are now barred from a large clinic.
One woman’s medical bills and debt from an emergency hospitalization exceed her annual salary.
For single mom, credit card was no panacea for an Orthodontist’s Bill.
Jim and Jackie Eyler, of Westminster, Md., are employed, insured and unable to pay down a $10,000 credit card balance.
The Clifford’s struggle to pay for treatment of their serious medical problems.
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