The state used $900,000 in American Rescue Plan funds and worked with Undue Medical Debt (formerly RIP Medical Debt) and Morristown, N.J.-based Atlantic Health System to identify and purchase qualifying, unpayable medical debts, according to an Oct. 15 news release from Gov. Phil Murphy’s office.
Through its partnership with Undue, New Jersey has eliminated $220 million in medical debt for 127,000 residents to date, according to the release.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
