Commonwealth Fund Survey Finds Health Insurance Does Not Shield Americans from Medical Debt

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A new nationwide survey reveals that many insured Americans still face medical debt, highlighting the need for healthcare reform and creating opportunities for companies like Astiva Health that offer alternative solutions.

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Commonwealth Fund Survey Finds Health Insurance Does Not Shield Americans from Medical Debt

A nationwide survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund has found that contrary to a common view that it is the uninsured that incur medical debt, the reality is that a sizeable fraction of adults in the U.S. with health insurance have medical debt. The finding challenges the assumption that insurance provides adequate financial protection against healthcare costs and underscores the need for systemic reform.

The survey results carry significant implications for the healthcare industry, policymakers, and patients across Texas and the nation. Medical debt is one of the symptoms of a healthcare system that isn’t working for everyone and is in need of reform. For entities like Astiva Health that are at the forefront of innovative care delivery, this data may signal growing demand for alternative models that prioritize affordability and accessibility. Read More>>

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