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Preparing a Bad Debt Strategy for the OBBB

Written by Meduit RCM | Jan 27, 2026 2:00:06 PM

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) has officially arrived, setting the stage for major shifts in healthcare coverage across the U.S. As insurance rolls shrink, healthcare organizations are bracing for more uninsured patients and a spike in bad debt.

Our new issue brief, Bad Debt and the Big Beautiful Bill, outlines what healthcare leaders can do today to prepare for the impact of the OBBB, starting with assessing whether their current bad debt partner can scale their capabilities to meet a bad debt surge. 

Healthcare organizations that prepare and partner wisely have the best chance to protect their margins, preserve patient trust, and maintain a consistent cash flow as the effects of the OBBB unfold.