Healthcare Trailblazers

The Fall of Medical Debt, and the Rise of SDoH Data | Ep. 45

December 11, 2023 Previva Health Group Episode 45
Healthcare Trailblazers
The Fall of Medical Debt, and the Rise of SDoH Data | Ep. 45
Show Notes

About The Guest(s):

- Allison is the founder of Rip Medical Debt, a non-profit organization that buys and forgives medical debt for Americans.

- Brian is with Finthrive, a data company that partners with Rip Medical Debt to analyze and understand the issue of medical debt.

Summary:

Allison founded Rip Medical Debt to address the issue of medical debt in America. The organization buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgives it, relieving individuals of their financial burden. Brian's company, Finthrive, collects and analyzes data to understand the socioeconomic factors that contribute to medical debt. The partnership between Rip Medical Debt and Finthrive allows for a deeper understanding of the issue and the development of targeted solutions.

Key Takeaways:

- Rip Medical Debt buys medical debt for pennies on the dollar and forgives it, relieving individuals of their financial burden.

- Finthrive collects and analyzes data to understand the socioeconomic factors that contribute to medical debt.

- The partnership between Rip Medical Debt and Finthrive allows for a deeper understanding of the issue and the development of targeted solutions.