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In Connecticut, Doctors and Dentists Are More Likely Than Hospitals To Sue Patients

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In Connecticut, doctors and dentists now sue patients over unpaid medical bills more frequently than hospitals do. This shift indicates a move towards less regulated debt collection practices by nonhospital providers who are not bound by the same financial aid requirements as tax-exempt nonprofit hospitals. This trend exacerbates financial burdens on patients and undermines trust in healthcare providers.

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