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News To Know: Keeping Your Head Above Water

By Dave Goldstein, August 12, 2008 10:07 AM

One of the major problems facing America's health care system today is the astronomical cost of treatment. While you might be able to extend your life through major surgery, the tension that results from the stress of medical debt could end up killing you. However, there are several acts (some easier than others) that people can take to lop off some of that debt and pay off their medical expenses.

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