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Nonprofit Hospitals Have to Forgive Bills for People Who Qualify — Even After You're in Collections. Almost No One Asks.
There's a federal law that makes most community hospitals offer charity care — and it's stronger than almost anyone realizes: you can apply after the bill, after it goes to collections, even after they've started suing, and if you qualify they have to stop, undo it, and refund you. The catch is they rarely bring it up. Here's the lever, and exactly how to pull it.
2026-07-03 · guide
Zero Cervical Cancer Deaths in the First Vaccinated Generation
A 2026 Lancet study found zero cervical cancer deaths among the first generation of English women vaccinated against HPV as schoolgirls — putting the disease on track toward elimination in vaccinated groups, though screening and higher uptake are still needed to finish the job.
2026-06-22 · report