August 11th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Maryland has some of the toughest guardrails for those facing medical debt, including preventing property liens and foreclosures. According to a new report from the Commonwealth Fund, more than 40% in the state say their debt comes from outpatient services, dentists, OBGYNs, and other billing.  Eva Stahl, with advocacy group Undue Medical Debt, says more states have been improving consumer protection in medical debt…

  

"Putting guardrails around payment plans and protecting people, making sure that doors are open around financial assistance at hospitals, with respect to medical debt on credit reports."