I’ve Been Plagued by Medical Debt for Years. Here’s What Happened When I Tried to Pay a $2 Medical Bill.
Co-published with Slate. Recent changes—and more coming in early 2023—could bring some relief to a very broken system.
The Bill for My Homelessness Was $54,000
Co-published with The New York Times. Debt is a hidden burden for Americans experiencing homelessness.
How We Can Truly Repay Our Frontline Health Workers: Clear Their Debts
Co-published with The Guardian. Many of the workers risking their lives amid the pandemic are burdened with student debt. We owe them more than just applause.
Stop Hospitals From Hounding Poor Patients
Co-published with OtherWords. No family should have to worry about a hospital taking them to court when their loved one is connected to a ventilator.
It’s Time to Abolish Medical Debt
Co-published with The Guardian. Healthcare is a human right and medical debt is a moral abomination. That’s why we raised money to eradicate it.
Health Care Is Shockingly Expensive. Why Can’t You Deduct It All on Your Taxes?
Co-published with The Washington Post. It’s not a replacement for more sweeping reforms, but it might help in the meantime.
Taken for a Ride: How Ambulance Debt Afflicts the Extreme Poor
Co-published with The American Prospect. How medical-provider gouging burdens the homeless with debt and frustrates recovery.