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The Fight Against Medical Debt: How Two Former Debt Collectors Turned Heroes
Introduction: The Hidden Crisis of Medical Debt
Medical debt remains one of the most pervasive financial burdens affecting millions of Americans. Astonishingly, half of all personal debt in the United States is tied to medical bills, highlighting a crisis that can devastate families and individuals when tragedy strikes. This widespread issue prompted a surprising transformation for two men who once worked within the debt collection industry—Craig Antico and Jerry Ashton—who eventually channeled their experience into a movement aimed at eradicating medical debt altogether.