Americans are drowning in medical debt, so this nonprofit is buying — and forgiving — it

The video discusses the role of debt collectors, focusing on medical debt. It highlights the challenges faced by debtors, including errors in medical bills and the availability of charity care. The RI P Medical Debt initiative is introduced, detailing its creation, challenges, and eventual success in forgiving medical debt. Community involvement and fundraising efforts are emphasized, along with the limitations and future directions of the initiative.

What stigma is associated with seeking charity care for medical debt?

Describe the process by which RIP Medical Debt operates to relieve medical debt.

How can individuals contribute to alleviating medical debt according to the text?