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DentaQuest’s breach exposed SSNs and dental records for 15M+ people. A credit freeze won’t stop medical identity theft — here’s what actually works.
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A medical bill just landed in collections and nobody warned you. Here’s whether that’s legal, what to check first, and the fastest way to fight back.
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Hawaii’s new law can erase medical debt automatically, no application needed. Here’s what it actually covers, what it doesn’t, and what to do now.
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MultiCare Health System will pay $3.7 million to settle DOJ fraud allegations over medically unnecessary spine surgeries. Two physician assistants warned management about patient safety. Management ignored them and kept billing.
Arizona has erased $642 million in medical debt for nearly 485,000 residents through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt. The program buys medical bills for pennies on the dollar and cancels them — no application needed. Multiple states are running similar programs targeting billions in medical debt.
Steve Rhode explains why Medicaid cuts will affect everyone’s wallet – even those with private insurance.
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