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One-third of privately insured have medical debt, Commonwealth Fund survey finds

September 21, 2026

September 21, 2026

Nearly two thirds said their debt stemmed from hospital care, though many pointed to several accumulating bills rather than a single high-cost procedure for their burdens. Additionally, focus group participants described provider-recommended services that were unexpectedly denied by an insurer.

This article was originally published on Fierce Healthcare.