LISTEN: Health costs expert discusses tips to avoid debt lawsuits, navigate system
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Over just a few years, a Texas hospital sued hundreds of patients for medical debt – a collection practice that is legal but led our team to discover a system some state leaders say needs review.
This project aims to show you what can happen financially when you face medical debt, how you can avoid it and why what we discovered could soon have Texas leaders taking a closer look at the state’s debt collection system.
Listen to the special episode of our Catalyst podcast.
Explore the 'Medical Debt Lawsuits' project
- Read the story: Hear from people facing lawsuits and lawmakers and explore interactive charts and multmedia
- Listen to the podcast: A special episode about medical debt challenges across Texas and the U.S.
- Explore behind the scenes: Watch a timeline of lawsuits in Central Texas and learn how this story came together
- Get help: Learn what you should do if you're sued over medical debt
Catalyst is a specialty unit within the KXAN investigative team focused on "digital-first" storytelling that aims to make a positive change in society. The unit takes a multi-platform, innovative approach to each project and rotates among various investigators.