The initiative, introduced by Treasurer Mike Pieciak, is funded with $1 million already available in the state treasury and is projected to eliminate $100 million in medical debt. A bill aimed at ...

Nonprofit hospitals are supposed to publicize their policies in the lobby of the emergency department and on the bill, but some hospitals do a better job of this than others. 3.

Most U.S. hospitals offer some relief to patients who struggle to pay their bills. These charity care or financial assistance programs can cover all or part of the cost of an outstanding medical bill.