Pesky medical bill? Most people don’t take a key step to manage that debt, study finds

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Many people don’t dispute potential errors on their medical bills because they feel it’s ineffective.
However, calling a health provider to address a financial concern can, for example, help correct, reduce or eliminate one’s bill, according to a University of Southern California study.
Doing nothing and avoiding payment may result in late fees and interest, debt collection, lawsuits, garnishments and lower credit scores.

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