Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
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Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Noam Levey. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Published on October 8, 2026 • Originally reported by Noam Levey. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
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