Hospital Accountability Project
Medical debt has become a critical issue for a large number of low and moderate income individuals and families in the United States. Medical debt is the #1 cause of personal bankruptcy in this country. This is not just a problem of the uninsured, who now number nearly 45 million, and the poor. The Mississippi Hospital Accountability Project will focus on creating better access to health care for the underinsured. The Project will research hospital practices with regard to the underinsured in the Jackson area, and use the findings to promote improved hospital financial assistance policies and practices. It will also campaign for future legislative reforms in Mississippi.Read More