Benefits Think How crushing medical debt from a car wreck became a clarion call

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Fear of financial inadequacy is the biggest driver of healthcare avoidance in this country. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s often a matter of living with crushing medical debt or risking death. It is really that serious for millions of Americans and the no. 1 reason for personal bankruptcy

I should know: it happened to me, though my experience is not unique. This is what many Americans are battling when they need healthcare – if they even get the care they need to begin with. 

Emma Fox
Partner and COO

Emma Fox is partner and COO at E Powered Benefits.


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