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Category: Costly Care

Reporter Bram Sable-Smith investigates the impact of medical debt on people in Wisconsin and looks at how and why hospitals have continued to sue patients, even during a pandemic.

Posted inCostly Care, Health & Welfare

‘I just kind of panicked’: Patients confused as hospitals file liens to recoup costs of treating injured uninsured

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch December 22nd, 2020March 8th, 2021 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Hospitals file liens against uninsured patients to get a cut of compensation in personal injury lawsuits.

Posted inCostly Care, Health & Welfare

A Wisconsin hospital promised to stop suing most patients during the pandemic. Then it filed 200 lawsuits.

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch December 21st, 2020March 8th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Health & Welfare

‘Wait until I call my mom’: Reprieve for some Wisconsinites who faced medical debt during pandemic

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 21st, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Government, Health & Welfare

Wisconsin hospitals sued patients during a public health emergency. Two are now dismissing some suits.

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 6th, 2020February 24th, 2021
Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Health & Welfare

‘You’ve been served’: Wisconsin hospitals sue patients over debt — even during pandemic

by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 1st, 2020February 24th, 2021

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