Patient Bill of Rights: How Patient Advocacy Works
What Are Patient Rights As a patient, you have rights that ensure you’re safe and properly informed in almost any medical situation. Federal and state laws guarantee your medical protection. But what really guarantees your rights and safety as a patient is the The American Hospital Association’s Patient’s Bill of Rights. Knowing The American Hospital Association’s...
Filing For Bankruptcy on Medical Bills
You can have all the proper medical insurance, and yet one emergency or illness can send you into financial ruin. It’s not unusual to see stories of cancer patients becoming homeless because they’ve accumulated an exorbitant amount of debt from their medical expenses. One study found that around 40 percent of Americans only have enough saved to cover a $1000 medical emergency. Last...