FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) More than 35,000 people who owe Parkview Health money for medical services will have that debt forgiven as the result of an agreement between the health care provider and a non-profit organization.
Parkview Health announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Undue Medical Debt to wipe out $64.13 million. According to a Parkview news release, Undue works with hospitals and other providers across the country, along with collection agencies, to acquire portfolios of past due medical debt belonging to those least able to pay after good faith efforts have been made to collect. It then erases that debt.
“We are grateful to partner with Parkview Health on this transformative medical debt relief initiative that will bring much-needed financial and emotional relief to over 35,000 patients,” said Undue Medical Debt President and CEO Allison Sesso. “No one chooses to get sick, injured or have a chronic condition.”…