Published studies and bad press about hospitals’ medical debt lawsuits led to a substantial decline in the number of collection cases against patients, Fierce Healthcare reports.
The combination of research, media coverage and patient advocacy resulted in a statewide decrease of warrant in debt and wage garnishment lawsuits filed against patients, according to a recent study.
“Our findings indicate that hospitals can respond to public awareness that is data-driven,” researchers wrote in a JAMA Network Open study. Read more.
