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St. Paul Wipes Out $40 Million in Medical Debt for 32,000 Residents

Scrubs

Paul, Minnesota, has announced the erasure of nearly $40 million in medical debt for 32,000 residents. Through a partnership between city and state leaders and medical debt relief organizations, this initiative aims to lift a massive burden off the shoulders of St. Paul can erase millions in medical debt with a much smaller investment.

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The Most Expensive Medical Condition Is Not What You Think

Forbes Healthcare

getty In a minute, I’m going to ask you what the most expensive medical condition is in the American healthcare system. That means it affects a lot of people for a long time, while being serious enough to generate plenty of medical bills. Now for the most expensive medical condition in the United States (drum roll……).

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These 3 Medical Trends Predict A Massive Healthcare Crisis

Forbes Healthcare

Advertise with Forbes Forbes Licensing & Syndication Report a Security Issue Editorial Values and Standards Site Feedback Contact Us Careers at Forbes Tips Corrections Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms AdChoices Reprints & Permissions These 3 Medical Trends Predict A Massive Healthcare Crisis By Robert Pearl, M.D.

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A doctor’s guide to medical billing costs in 2025

Medical Economics

Make sure you know what to budget for medical billing software Get your free download. Medical billing is more than a back-office task — it's a core part of practice profitability. Reynolds Hidden fees, rising costs and inefficiencies could be cutting into your bottom line.

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AMA: Doctors And Patients Hurt By ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

Forbes Healthcare

The American Medical Association says the Republican Congress' Big Beautiful Bill Act would “take us backward” by cutting health benefits for low-income Americans.

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Empowering diabetes management through coordinated billing practices 

Health Prime

Even if it can seem unrelated, medical billing plays a massive role in managing diabetes. By encouraging best practices in medical billing, your practice can ensure financial performance optimization and better patient outcomes. This can help reduce the risks associated with this chronic condition.

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The One Big Beautiful Bill And The Case For Structural Reform In Healthcare Delivery

Forbes Healthcare

Follow Author Jul 18, 2025, 10:24am EDT Share Save Comment WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 03: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) signs the One Big Beautiful Bill. Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Getty Images The passage of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” has triggered intense debate. Capitol in Washington, DC.