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Healthcare Lawsuits Surge as Patients Face Rising Costs

9/9/2025

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Nonprofits report that healthcare providers and collection agencies are suing patients over unpaid medical bills, increasing financial stress.
Lawsuits have returned to pre-pandemic levels following a slowdown during COVID-19.
Minnesota offers protections for low-income patients through the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act.
In New Hampshire, 87% of residents support lowering medication costs due to rising healthcare expenses.
President Trump criticized pharmaceutical companies for high drug prices, urging action.
Democrats aim to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, set to expire soon, amid rising premium concerns.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shows openness to continuing subsidies, with emerging bipartisan support.

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Story summary

Nonprofits report that healthcare providers and collection agencies are suing patients over unpaid medical bills, increasing financial stress.
Lawsuits have returned to pre-pandemic levels following a slowdown during COVID-19.
Minnesota offers protections for low-income patients through the Minnesota Debt Fairness Act.
In New Hampshire, 87% of residents support lowering medication costs due to rising healthcare expenses.
President Trump criticized pharmaceutical companies for high drug prices, urging action.
Democrats aim to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies, set to expire soon, amid rising premium concerns.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shows openness to continuing subsidies, with emerging bipartisan support.