Meredith Kirchner, Chief Operating Office
Meredith Kirchner’s latest article, Sounding the Alarm on the Human Cost of Medical Debt, has been published on Health IT Answers.
Medical debt continues to be a major crisis, affecting millions of patients while increasing financial pressure on healthcare providers. In this article, Meredith examines how nearly 70% of emergency care patients face unexpected medical bills and how the burden of medical debt is impacting both individual well-being and the sustainability of healthcare organizations.
She highlights the urgent need for proactive financing solutions to alleviate this growing crisis—ensuring patients receive the care they need without financial devastation while helping providers recover revenue and maintain stability.
Read the full article to explore Meredith’s perspective on the future of patient financial solutions.