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Costly Care

Reporter Bram Sable-Smith investigates the impact of medical debt on people in Wisconsin and looks at how and why hospitals have continued to sue patients, even during a pandemic.

Costly Care

‘I just kind of panicked’: Patients confused as hospitals file liens to recoup costs of treating injured uninsured

By Bram Sable-Smith (WPR) | December 22, 2020

Hospitals file liens against uninsured patients to get a cut of compensation in personal injury lawsuits.

Costly Care

A Wisconsin hospital promised to stop suing most patients during the pandemic. Then it filed 200 lawsuits.

By Bram Sable-Smith (WPR) | December 21, 2020

Consumer advocates see an ‘electronic debtor’s prison’ when hospitals and collection agencies take patients to court.

Costly Care

‘Wait until I call my mom’: Reprieve for some Wisconsinites who faced medical debt during pandemic

By Bram Sable-Smith (WPR) | April 21, 2020

After WPR and Wisconsin Watch reported on her case, a Milwaukee breast cancer survivor discovers the hospital that sued her has dropped its case.

Costly Care

Wisconsin hospitals sued patients during a public health emergency. Two are now dismissing some suits.

By Bram Sable-Smith (WPR) | April 6, 2020

Froedtert Hospital and Bellin Health drop medical debt suits after a WPR/Wisconsin Watch investigation revealed several Wisconsin hospitals sued patients during the pandemic.

Costly Care

‘You’ve been served’: Wisconsin hospitals sue patients over debt — even during pandemic

By Bram Sable-Smith (WPR) | April 1, 2020

Wisconsin hospitals have filed at least 104 lawsuits in small claims court since Gov. Tony Evers declared a Public Health Emergency on March 12.

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