Thousands visiting hospital sued for debt; dozens jailed.

[xmas74]

It's Olathe Medical in Johnson County, Kansas. Johnson County KS is the wealthiest county in Kansas. Kansas does not have expanded Medicaid.
https://klcjournal.com/olathe-hospital-medical-debt/?fbclid=IwAR3Z4b4GRv1p4n2EzEpQyWWmKyMuKu1UO5wNmvdhnheCrmro9Uhd_QCqi0o

[marble falls]

1. Purely shocking. The bail being refunded to the hospitals is a cover for debtors prison.

[xmas74]

2. Yep nt

[MichMan]

3. Headline is misleading

They were patients, not just visitors

[LanternWaste]

4. Headlines are not meant to be comprehensive, but rather a teaser.

Hence, the accompanying story concomitant to all headlines.

Didn't realize that was news to anyone... but there ya go.

[xmas74]

5. Does it make it any better

What happened to them?