It’s no secret that healthcare costs are extremely high in the United States – and paying medical bills can be difficult. In fact, one in four Americans has struggled to pay a recent medical bill. While anyone could struggle with medical bills and debt, certain groups...
Medical Debt
A possible solution for medical debt
Medical expenses can be crippling. But, there are several ways to deal with medical debt. Ignoring bills can only make the problem worse. Health care providers will collect on bills for a few months before the account is turned over to a collection agency. When that...
Motherhood and medical debt: A statewide problem
Having a baby is an incredibly stressful time for an expectant Tennessee mother. While her concerns may surround her own health and that of her baby, she may also worry about retaining her career as a mom, earning an income that will support her and her family, and...
Medical debt is a problem for many Tennessee residents
There are many events in life that individuals can successfully plan for. With consideration and time, some people can put enough money away to eventually leave their jobs and retire. Others may be able to save some cash so that they can help their kids or...
Tennessee first in the nation for medical debt bankruptcies
Tennessee is known for many of its positive attributes. Nashville is a hub in the music world, and the state's natural beauty draws visitors from across the nation each year. However, despite the many great things that Chattanooga residents know about their home...
Is medical debt a problem for your family?
Medical costs in the United States are astronomical and many Tennessee families struggle to pay their bills when hospitals, doctors, and practice groups send their invoices and statements. Whether their bills derive from unexpected medical emergencies or standard...
Unexpected medical costs a major cause of personal bankruptcy
For most people, having a job is a necessity. Without gainful employment they cannot keep food on their tables, rooves over their heads, and clothing on their backs. However, when it comes to finding work, many Tennessee residents also look for job opportunities that...
A minor medical reaction leads to a major medical bill
The human body is an amazing thing, but not everyone knows exactly what ailments and conditions may be lurking just below their own skin. Even when Tennessee residents stay on top of their health and meet regularly with their doctors, they may suffer surprising...
Federal workers struggling to pay medical bills during shutdown
It is never fair for a hardworking individual to have to choose between paying to keep a roof over their head and having a necessary medical procedure that will improve their health. However, this is just what some government workers have to do because of the ongoing...
Americans turning to crowdsourcing to pay off medical bills
There is no question that the quality of medical care that a Tennessee resident will receive when they suffer an illness or injury will be superlative. Hospitals throughout the state and the country are equipped with the best doctors and technologies in the world to...