As credit card balances hit a record high, medical bills can become 'shadow debt,' expert says
Medical bills can move onto credit cards and other borrowing, making the debt harder to track. Here's what consumers can check before financing care.
Covered by 2 sources from United States. First reported by CNBC ·
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As credit card balances hit a record high, medical bills can become 'shadow debt,' expert says
Medical bills can move onto credit cards and other borrowing, making the debt harder to track. Here's what consumers can check before financing care.
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2 outlets from United States are covering this story: CNBC and CBS News. CNBC published it first, on November 12, 2026; the last outlet to join was CBS News, 24 hours later.
