When patients aren’t taken to court over medical debts
May 14, 2024

When patients aren’t taken to court over medical debts

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At Rochester Regional Health in New York, aggressive collection activities on medical debts are barred. We hear more about the uncommon practice.

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
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Alex Schroeder Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
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