Tag Archive: medical debt

A woman looks tired and stressed while working at her laptop.

The health care affordability crisis is hitting consumers at all income levels

May 5, 2026

By Dennis Archambault It has taken a while for the reality to fully set in, but Americans across all levels of society are facing mounting cost pressures from food... continue reading.

A medical bill showing a $818.64 charge for radiology services.

Medical debt must be addressed upstream through financial assistance programs

August 6, 2025

By Dennis Archambault Medical debt is a problem that plagues low-income households struggling to â€œstay afloat.â€ It is a major contributing cause of poverty, and some argue that it... continue reading.

File folder labeled 'Medical Bills' stamped with 'PAST DUE'.

Financial Security Has a Major Influence on Population Health, Study Notes

April 1, 2024

By Dennis Archambault Financial security is an under-publicized social determinant of care, and a significant aspect of that is medical debt. The cost of health care, especially for those... continue reading.