HEALTHBRIDGE MICHIGAN
Michigan forgives $200M in medical debt. Should it help prevent debt instead?
Michigan has forgiven $200 million in medical debt through an initiative announced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and state officials in July 2025. The article questions whether such measures should also focus on preventing medical debt.
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