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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

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

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.

Avatar photo by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch December 21st, 2020March 8th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Consumer advocates see an ‘electronic debtor’s prison’ when hospitals and collection agencies take patients to court.

Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Health & Welfare

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

Avatar photo by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 21st, 2020February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

After WPR and Wisconsin Watch reported on her case, a Milwaukee breast cancer survivor discovers the hospital that sued her has dropped its case.

Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Government, Health & Welfare

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

Avatar photo by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 6th, 2020February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Froedtert Hospital and Bellin Health drop medical debt suits after a WPR/Wisconsin Watch investigation revealed several Wisconsin hospitals sued patients during the pandemic.

Posted inCoronavirus Coverage, Costly Care, Health & Welfare

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

Avatar photo by Bram Sable-Smith / Wisconsin Watch April 1st, 2020February 24th, 2021 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin hospitals have filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency on March 12.

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