Orthopedic Surgeon Discusses Impact of Silent Medical Debt on Patients

Dr. Erica Rowe Urquhart, an orthopedic surgeon, highlights the increasing issue of silent medical debt in the healthcare system. This debt arises when insurance companies deny claims or delay payments, leaving patients financially responsible for significant medical costs without immediate awareness. The phenomenon underscores challenges in insurance claim processing, impacting patient financial stability and healthcare providers' billing transparency.