Medical bankruptcy

Missouri man says he killed wife because of her costly medical treatment

As a former EMT, I have witnessed the panic and distress people go through when faced with astronomical medical bills. It’s a reality that 400,000 Americans go bankrupt every single year due to medical expenses, and the lack of universal healthcare in the United States is nothing short of a travesty. The fact that 68,000 citizens lose their lives annually because they cannot afford proper care is a bitter pill to swallow.

Being someone who grapples with Multiple Sclerosis, I am all too familiar with the exorbitant costs of healthcare. The fear of burdening my loved ones and the uncertainty surrounding my medical needs is a persistent worry that looms over me.… Continue reading