Why the Tax Code Matters for Our Health
Current budget proposals from the Trump administration and the Republican majority in Congress prioritize tax breaks for corporations and high-income earners and threaten essential programs like Medicaid and SNAP that…
The Hidden Harm of Catholic Hospitals: Why We Must Take Action
Health care should prioritize people, not profits. Yet, Catholic health systems continue to expand, acquiring more and more independent hospitals. Despite their non-profit status and because of their Catholic directives,…
Putting People Over Profit: The Hidden Costs of Health Care Consolidation
Increased consolidation of our health care system is one of the main drivers of rising health care costs endured by patients in the United States. When fewer and fewer health…
Reclaiming Reproductive Care: Profit-Driven Decisions Don’t Belong in Health Care
In today’s health care landscape, financial interests and profit-driven motives often overshadow patient needs. As private equity firms and corporations increasingly control and consolidate health services, communities and individuals—particularly those…
When the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law fourteen years ago, it transformed health care in America by making quality, affordable care a reality for millions of people….
Steward Health Care’s Bankruptcy: A Cautionary Tale of Corporate Greed in our Health Care System
Today’s Senate hearing on Steward Health Care demonstrates the dangers of putting profits over people in our health care system. On Thursday, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and…
Addressing Medical Debt: A Year of Partnership and Progress
I live with an 8th grader who is currently taking advanced math. While that may read like a cringey parental humble brag, the context is that I am at a…
Lessons in Community Engagement: Georgia Site Visits Provide Windows into Rural Outreach and Language Justice in Action
Last month, staff members from our Medical Debt team had the privilege of visiting two of our state partners in Georgia. SOWEGA Rising and Georgia Watch are both part of…
Medical bills are complicated – But this guide can help you assert your rights
Medical bills are confusing. Undoubtedly, many of us have received a medical bill at some point that we couldn’t understand. Samuel in Ohio knows this experience all too well. He…
Do Non-profit Hospitals Deserve Their Tax Break?
If non-profit hospitals wanted to, they could easily eliminate medical debt for more than 18 million people — just with the money that they should be, but are not, spending…