When debts go to collections, the balance can suddenly grow. Here's why that happens and what you should do next.

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee, said grassroots organizing and effective messaging has helped reduce the aggressive debt collection tactics of many hospitals.

The Federal Trade Commission logged over 140,000 consumer complaints about debt collection in the second quarter — a 220% jump from the same period a year earlier. Georgia, Texas and Florida recorded ...

A new national poll shows taxpayer support for an Ohio bill that could ease the burden of medical debt for people throughout the state. But the federal government and state lawmakers don’t seem to ...