https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u Should Saint Louis implement medical debt forgiveness programs? en-us 2020-02-11 17:07:04 UTC 2023-05-21 17:09:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3e9.png ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446947729 Should Saint Louis implement medical debt forgiveness programs?]]> 2020-02-18 17:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446947729 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446961612 There aren't that many resources for people struggling with medical debt.

This reinforces the idea that once someone finds themselves in medical debt, they are lowkey screwed for many many years to come.]]> 2020-02-18 17:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446961612 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446964197

Research shows that about 137.1 million Americans have faced financial hardship this year because of medical costs.

High health-care bills are the No. 1 reason people would consider taking money out of their retirement accounts or filing for bankruptcy.

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According to a new study published in the American Journal of Medicine, 42% of new cancer patients lose their entire life savings in two years because of treatment.

The same study found that 62% of cancer patients are in debt because of their treatment.

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Two-thirds of people who file for bankruptcy cite medical issues as a key contributor to their financial downfall.

While the high cost of health care has historically been a trigger for bankruptcy filings, the research shows that the implementation of the Affordable Care Act has not improved things.

]]> 2020-02-18 17:54:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/446974554 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449297500 2020-02-24 04:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449297500 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449315901 This picture was taken close to SLU and it illustrates just how big the problem of homeless is here in our community]]> 2020-02-24 06:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449315901 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316321 2020-02-24 06:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316321 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316565 The things found on lib.slu at the bottom are most likely going to be very helpful]]> 2020-02-24 06:07:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316565 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316818 2020-02-24 06:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316818 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316956 2020-02-24 06:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449316956 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317115 The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of cancer upon a patient's net worth and debt in the US.]]> 2020-02-24 06:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317115 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317389 Contributions from local churches, regional bodies, the national office and inspired individuals, matched in part by a generous investment from the Deaconess Foundation, have wiped out almost $13 million in debt for low-income households in the city of St. Louis and St. Louis County. ]]> 2020-02-24 06:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317389 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317506 2020-02-24 06:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449317506 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449324964 2020-02-24 06:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449324964 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449325672 While my research question is about medical debt, I believe that it plays a large factor in the homelessness situation here in Saint Louis.]]> 2020-02-24 06:51:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449325672 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449326812 This is the average cost per patients with breast cancer. ]]> 2020-02-24 06:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449326812 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449327423 This is the article that went with the picture above.]]> 2020-02-24 06:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449327423 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329291 2020-02-24 07:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329291 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329450 2020-02-24 07:08:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329450 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329662 2020-02-24 07:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329662 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329664 2020-02-24 07:08:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329664 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329968 2020-02-24 07:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449329968 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449331186 Living in the Red: Medical Debt and Housing Security in Missouri]]> 2020-02-24 07:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449331186 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449331918 I found this article on lib.slu, but I'm guessing I have to request this article.]]> 2020-02-24 07:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449331918 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449332577 Long read, but definitely helpful]]> 2020-02-24 07:21:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449332577 ryan_ngo3 https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449333397 This is a whole 🤬 book. I'll probably just skim through it]]> 2020-02-24 07:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryan_ngo3/w0t2nkh6ef7u/wish/449333397