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Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works.

By Melanie Evans, Tradeoffs, KFF Health News · October 1, 2026

Getting financial assistance from hospitals often involves filling out cumbersome forms. Some states now require hospitals to identify and automatically enroll patients eligible for charity care.

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Hospitals Have a Little-Known Tool To Prevent Medical Debt. Here’s How It Works.

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