Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 5, 2024//

Sun City resident Jim Baker explains at a press conference Monday how his life has been affected by $30,000 in medical debt. At his left is Jim Smedsrud of RIP Medical Debt whose new program with Arizona could wipe out what he owes. (Capitol Media Services photo by Howard Fischer)

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//March 5, 2024//

Arizona will use up to $30 million in federal Covid relief funds to pay off up to $2 billion in medical bills owed by state residents. Jeff Smedsrud, a board...

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