AKRON, Ohio — Akron Mayor Shammas Malik said the city has erased medical debt for nearly 17,000 Akron residents through a partnership with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt.
The debt erased totaled just under $20 million in debt relief.
“Medical debt can weigh heavily on families, affecting their health, their finances and their peace of mind,” said Malik in a news release. “By working together with Undue Medical…