Inequities in Medical Debt and Its Contributing Health Care Services in New York City
Judy Fordjuoh, Rachel Schwartz, Duncan Maru, Rishi Sood, Jenai Jackson, Ellen Weiss Wiewel
TL;DR
This study examines how common medical debt is among adults in New York City and what factors are linked to it.
Contribution
The study provides new insights into medical debt prevalence and its contributing factors in NYC.
Findings
Medical debt is prevalent among adults in New York City.
Certain health care services are associated with increased likelihood of medical debt.
Abstract
This cross-sectional study estimates the prevalence of and factors associated with medical debt among adults in New York, New York, using citywide survey data.
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Taxonomy
TopicsHealthcare Systems and Reforms · Healthcare Policy and Management · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations