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A new report finds thousands of low-income or uninsured people in Illinois face medical debt that is depleting their savings and, in some cases, affecting their health. The report, from the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, described situations where patients racked up big bills because they didn t know that hospitals or community agencies could offer financial assistance. House Bill 2719 was filed this week to require all Illinois hospitals to screen uninsured patients and inform them of their options for paying medical bills. .
Two recent reports take aim at improving health across the United States and the world. A report from the World Health Organization found that the world is off track to meet a global goal of reducing sodium intake. Every member state of the WHO pledged to reduce sodium intake by 30% by 2025, but only nine countries have adopted policies that will achieve that goal. .