Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.KFF Health News3d agoWhole story →Health
What Texas Reveals About the Obstacles to Getting Hospital Financial AidHospitals can prevent medical debt by offering financial help before sending big bills. A Tradeoffs investigation found that nearly half of nonprofit facilities in Texas say they will bill patients before screening them for aid. And most will not offer refunds to patients who pay and are later found to qualify for free care.KFF Health News3d agoWhole story →Health
7 Takeaways From an Investigation Into Financial Aid at Texas HospitalsHospitals can prevent medical debt by preemptively wiping out a patient’s bill. But a Tradeoffs analysis finds that few nonprofit facilities in Texas use this tool to the maximum benefit of patients.KFF Health News3d agoWhole story →Health
