Can we truly earn our patients' trust while being part of a system that burdens them with insurmountable medical debt?
It's heart-wrenching to know that those in financial distress often avoid necessary care, leading to worse health outcomes.
Medical debt forces Americans to make impossible choices, sometimes even costing them their lives.
Despite some arguments in favor of co-pays and deductibles, the evidence is clear: out-of-pocket costs can be deadly.
How can we better support our patients in navigating these financial challenges?
Luke Messac, MD, PhD, an Attending Physician at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Instructor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School, testified before the Senate HELP Committee.
