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Despite recent efforts toward medical debt reform, many Americans still deal with piles of medical bills. A 2024 analysis from Peterson-KFF shows that about 20 million adults — nearly one in 12 — have unpaid medical debt. Around 14 million of those owe at least $1,000, while 3 million owe $10,000 or more.
“Most people don’t worry about medical bills — until they do,” says James Lambridis, CEO of debt relief…
