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A giant US hospital chain says it’s leading the fight against medical debt. Not all patients agree

Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system says it has canceled thousands of liens against homes

The Guardian - US · Jan 16, 2025

Even Political Rivals Agree That Medical Debt Is an Urgent Issue

About 100 million people in the U.S. are burdened by health care debt. Democrats and Republicans in statehouses around the country have been quietly working together to tackle the crisis.

Kiplinger · Oct 18, 2024

US hospital chain vows to cancel medical debt for thousands of patients

North Carolina-based Advocate Health takes action amid scrutiny of its debt collection methods

The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2024

County Eminent Domains the Strip Club Next Door to Make Room for More Parking

Owners of Wilmington, North Carolina's Cheetah Premier Gentlemen's Club say they were blindsided by the seizure.

Reason · Nov 22, 2023

Held in bondage: US patients losing equity in homes to hospital lawsuits

Atrium Health in North Carolina is one of likely thousands of hospitals using ‘extraordinary’ collection measures, report finds

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2023

North Carolina Follows Alabama And Texas In Challenging ESG

State Senate passes bill banning ESG use in state investments; Governor expected to veto

Zenger · Jun 21, 2023

North Carolina becomes latest state to challenge ESG

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Jun 20, 2023

Biden picks Mandy Cohen, former NC health official, as CDC director

Mandy Cohen, who led North Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is President Joe Biden’s choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023

Mandy Cohen as CDC director? Republicans in Congress tell Biden she’s ‘unfit’

North Carolina Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Dan Bishop and other Republicans are citing Dr. Mandy Cohen’s track record during the COVID-19 pandemic in opposing her as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023

Trump pledges to endorse Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to endorse Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson for North Carolina governor

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023