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Texas Hospitals Charge Patients Before Financial Aid
Texas hospitals bill patients before screening for financial aid, leaving many in debt.
Texastribune · 2m
Medical Debt Crisis in LA County
LA health officials launch system to prevent medical debt for 800,000 low-income residents.
NPR · 1m