ABC6's Emily Reimer on U.S. Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy's Medical Debt Relief Act

Over 28 million Americans were harassed by debt collectors in 2007 because of health care bills, but a new piece of legislation from US Rep. Mary Jo Kilroy would end the practice of using that debt even after it is settled to affect consumers credit scores. The Medical Debt Relief Act of 2009 would prohibit medical debt paid off or settled as a criteria for credit bureaus to determine approvals for mortgage rates and other consumer purchases. [ go to Youtube.com ]

Time : 1 min 42
Added : 31/07/09 14:28
Send with Gmail

Videos (100) | Blog posts (189)

-> Watch more videos directly on Youtube.com :

BMA: A quick look at a new report on medical student debt

BMA: Medical student, Tom Foley from the MSC's Finance sub-committee, talks about a new BMA report which shows medical student debt could almost double to £37,000 as a result of the introduction of top-up fees and discusses why there has to be an independent review of medical student finance. The video clip also features interviews with two students who will each face £50,000of debt when they graduate (28th May 2008) [ go to Youtube.com ]

Time : 6 min 37
Added : 28/05/08 23:28
Send with Gmail

Back top

U.S. Medical Practice Solutions LLC Helps Medical Practices Collect More Money From Their Patients.

We have the only software currently on the market that can reduce or eliminate the cost associated with collecting payment from your patients. Eliminate write-offs due to bad debt and the collections process for your medical practice. [ go to Youtube.com ]

Time : 3 min 24
Added : 16/01/09 00:05
Send with Gmail

Back top

Medical Student Debt

How medical student debt threatens access to health care and what the American Osteopathic Association, which represents the nations 64000 osteopathic physicians, is doing to address the problem. [ go to Youtube.com ]

Time : 6 min 26
Added : 20/04/09 21:05
Send with Gmail

Back top

How to Get Rid of Medical Bills

The Driggs Law Group is a full service debt relief Law Firm in Nevada. Specializing in Medical Debt Relief through Bankruptcy. For a Free Consultation call 702-480-9200 ... How to Get Rid Medical Bills Debt Collectors Doctor Hospital [ go to Youtube.com ]

Time : 0 min 33
Added : 19/07/09 00:00
Send with Gmail

Back top

Medical Debt Due to Cancer

This is an example of how financially devastating cancer or a similar sickness can be. Look closely, she has a nice house and medical insurance. These high costs can affect anyone. [ go to Youtube.com ]