The Data You Need — Dr. Bill Explains

Americans owe $220 billion in medical debt nationwide.

58% of consumer debt in collections comes from medical bills.

One-third of credit card debt stems from medical costs.

Americans borrowed $74 billion in 2024 to cover healthcare expenses.

15.3% of U.S. adults with medical debt skipped mental healthcare due to costs.

Among those with medical bill problems, 62% struggle to pay other bills.

Nearly 6 in 10 with medical debt say it’ll take six months or more to pay off.

66.5% of all personal bankruptcies are tied to medical issues.

A record 91 million Americans—over one-third of the population, cannot afford quality healthcare.

21% of adults report skipping or underdosing prescriptions due to cost.

Over 1 in 5 adults 65+ carry debt from their own or a loved one’s medical expenses.

45% of U.S. adults say unexpected hospital or medical bills forced them to delay or avoid other necessary care.