Research Letter

Inequities in Medical Debt and Its Contributing Health Care Services in New York City

JAMA Network Open 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.0608

March 04, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

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This cross-sectional study estimates the prevalence of and factors associated with medical debt among adults in New York, New York, using citywide survey data.

Corresponding Author: Judy Fordjuoh, MPH, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems, The Center for Health Equity and Community Wellness, New York City Department of Health, 42-09 28th St, Desk 11-13, Long Island City, NY 11101 (jfordjuoh@health.nyc.gov).

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