Debt in Texas: Medical Debt and Its Impact on Household Financial Security
For years, Texas has had the highest uninsured rate in the country. Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many Texans lost health insurance when they were laid off from their jobs. The combination of a devastating public health event, the widespread loss of work, and the already-large share of uninsured people has created a perfect storm for medical debt. This event will convene funders, hospital system representatives, state and local policymakers, and community organizations that work on medical debt. Together, we will identify the scope of the problem as well as steps we can collectively take to address it.
- Medical Debt Impact and Prevention (Video)
- Wednesday, March 24, 10–11:30 a.m.
- The Impact of Medical Debt Billing Practices (Video)
- Thursday, March 25, 10–11:30 a.m.
Agendas
Day 1: Medical Debt Impact and Prevention
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10:00 a.m. |
Introduction and Welcome |
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10:05 a.m. |
Medical Debt 101 |
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10:30 a.m. |
Lived Experience of Medical Debt: The Impact |
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10:35 a.m. |
Impact of Medical Debt on Household Behavior |
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10:40 a.m. |
Panel Session: Prevention of Medical Debt |
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11:20 a.m. |
Lived Experience of Medical Debt: Prevention |
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11:25 a.m. |
Closing: Summary and Preview of Next Session |
Day 2: The Impact of Medical Debt Billing Practices
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10:00 a.m. |
Introduction and Recap |
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10:05 a.m. |
Lived Experience of Medical Debt: Billing Practices |
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10:20 a.m. |
Medical Debt in the Courtroom |
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10:40 a.m. |
Investable Strategies for Debt Relief |
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11:15 a.m. |
Holding Healthcare Facilities to a Higher Standard |
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11:25 a.m. |
Closing: Takeaways and Next Steps |
This series is made possible in part with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Charles Schwab Bank, Communities Foundation of Texas, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Texas Women’s Foundation. Thank you to contributing partner Every Texan.
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Contact Anna Crockett with any questions.