Medical Matters Podcast
Medical Matters Podcast brings direct information, engaging discussion, and insight of the current state and issues surrounding health care with professionals who provide care.
Medical Matters Podcast
Medical Matters Podcast--Medical Debt
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Kelly McCormack
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Season 2
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Episode 17
In this episode, Dr. Peter Brier and Nurse Practitioner Kelly McCormack examine the issue of medical debt. Recent studies find millions of Americans are struggling with significant debt. KFF Health News' recent award-winning series notes that medical debt has become a defining feature of the US healthcare system. Their report can be read here.
In addition, lawmakers in several states are trying to find ways to deal with the problem at their level.