20% of US adults faced disputed medical bills in the past year, but 61.5% reported positive outcomes after contacting billing offices.

A study in JAMA Health Forum found that 20% of US adults encountered a medical bill they disagreed with or couldn't afford in the past year. Of those who contacted billing offices, 61.5% reported positive outcomes, such as bill corrections or financial help. The study emphasizes the importance of challenging medical bills and contacting billing offices for potential positive results.

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