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Medical Debt Relief Plan Proposed in Los Angeles

Updated 2026-10-08 09:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Health officials in Los Angeles County are considering a new system to screen hospital patients for financial aid, aiming to prevent hundreds of thousands from facing unpayable medical bills.

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In Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can’t pay.
2026-10-08 09:00 UTC
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