Imagine being so afraid of medical bills that you delay seeking critical care.
In this video, I share the heart-wrenching story of a woman who ignored a treatable cancer for six months because she feared the financial burden.
By the time she came to us, it was too late, and she only sought relief from her pain.
Many of my patients face similar dilemmas when it comes to their health, torn between the need for treatment and the fear of debt.
How do you think we can address this issue in our healthcare system?
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.
