medical bankruptcy statistics

The UK is fortunate to have the medical 'safety net' of the National Health Service still meeting most people's medical needs without resorting to insurance or private healthcare. In the US, it is a whole different ball game, and one look at the medical bankruptcy statistics will tell you how devastating the financial effects of paying for medical procedures can be.
Many people are having to resort to declaring themselves bankrupt in order to avoid huge medical liabilities that would otherwise see them in absolute poverty.