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Medical Debt Contributes To Majority Of Oregon Bankruptcies, Report Finds

Roughly 4,800 Oregonians filing for bankruptcy in 2019 listed medical bills among their debts, according to a new report.
September 9, 2021
 
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Medical debt often contributes to the financial ruin of Oregonians who file for bankruptcy, suggests a new report from Oregon State Public Interest