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... “This is a monumental day for North Carolina. We applaud our state leaders for continuing to invest in the people of North Carolina and their health. The relief of more than $6.5 billion in medical debt will improve the lives of millions of people. “The weight of medical debt is ... patients. The results of a survey of cancer survivors conducted last year found that nearly 50% of patients took on debt to pay for their cancer care. Furthermore, one in four patients delayed or skipped care to avoid further medical debt. “We thank our lawmakers, former Gov. Roy Cooper, current Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for their insightful plan that will help countless patients.” 0 Millions of North Carolinians’ Medical Debt Erased ...