Medical debt is a significant issue in the United States, affecting millions of Americans. Recent data shows strong public support for forgiving medical debt, particularly for those facing substantial financial hardships. According to a recent poll by the Associated Press and the University of Chicago, a majority of Americans favor medical debt forgiveness under certain circumstances, such as when individuals are wrongfully billed or have debt that is large relative to their income. Because this issue has broad interest, it’s important to be aware of the facts when customers ask.