<p>Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say</p><p>Some of the millions of Americans who collectively owe billions of dollars for medical expenses have seen their debt forgiven in recent years, and there has been a dramatic uptick in aid this year.</p><p>But the relief still only covers a small fraction of the outstanding balance and is just a stopgap measure that does not solve the fundamental problem: people in the US get into serious financial trouble because they can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/medical-debt-healthcare">Continue reading...</a>
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Millions of Americans crippled by medical debt despite relief efforts
<p>Stopgap measure does not solve fundamental problem that millions can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say</p><p>Some of the millions of Americans who collectively owe billions of dollars for medical expenses have seen their debt forgiven in recent years, and there has been a dramatic uptick in aid this year.</p><p>But the relief still only covers a small fraction of the outstanding balance and is just a stopgap measure that does not solve the fundamental problem: people in the US get into serious financial trouble because they can’t afford the healthcare they need, experts say.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/03/medical-debt-healthcare">Continue reading...</a>