Medical debt lawsuits clog courts as hospitals sue for unpaid medical bills : Shots

U.S. hospitals face growing scrutiny over aggressive debt collection tactics. At one community hospital, few patients get financial aid when they can't afford to pay. Many more are taken to court.

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