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Millions of Americans grapple with $220 billion in medical debt
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14 million Americans owe at least $1,000 in medical debt, with South Dakota, Mississippi and North Carolina as the top three states. Collectively, Americans owe $220 billion in medical debt, turning medical emergencies into financial crises across the country. NBC News' Christine Romans has a closer look in our series, "The Cost of Living."
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