How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution
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How companies and nonprofits are tackling the U.S. healthcare crisis-until there's a federal policy solution
""It is a systems problem and we have to address it in a systems way, and the system is very much broken for people," Sesso said."
""Since the nonprofit was founded more than a decade ago, it has forgiven $27 billion in debt for 17 million people by buying debt for pennies on the dollar using donations.""
The U.S. healthcare crisis is characterized by escalating costs, significant coverage gaps, and overwhelming medical debt affecting 100 million Americans. Undue Medical Debt has forgiven $27 billion in debt for 17 million people by purchasing debt at low costs through donations. Despite some state measures to protect consumers, experts warn that these efforts are insufficient. Allison Sesso, president and CEO, emphasizes the need for systemic change, stating that the current healthcare system is fundamentally broken and requires comprehensive solutions to address the ongoing issues.
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