{"id":128535,"date":"2026-01-13T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T14:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=128535"},"modified":"2026-01-13T19:22:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:22:27","slug":"parkview-health-to-eliminate-more-than-64m-in-debt-for-35k-patients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/01\/13\/parkview-health-to-eliminate-more-than-64m-in-debt-for-35k-patients\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkview Health to eliminate more than $64M in debt for 35k+ patients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Parkview_Health.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"668\" height=\"197\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-99710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Parkview_Health.jpg 668w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Parkview_Health-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Parkview_Health-150x44.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Parkview Health announced today it has partnered with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to abolish $64.13 million in debt for 35,694 patients.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Parkview Health news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Parkview Health partners with Undue Medical Debt to eliminate more than $64 million in debt for 35,000+ patients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 13, 2026) \u2013 Parkview Health announced today it has partnered with national non-profit Undue Medical Debt to abolish $64.13 million in debt for 35,694 patients. Notifications in Undue Medical Debt-branded envelopes will begin arriving in the mailboxes of those who qualify this week. Once individuals receive their letter from Undue, no further action is needed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParkview Health remains deeply committed to lowering healthcare costs,\u201d said Parkview Chief Financial Officer Jessica Lee-Hansen. \u201cWe take great pride in all that we\u2019ve done so far, such as renegotiating an agreement to further lower our hospital rates with our largest commercial payor and growing our lower-cost ambulatory care sites. Eliminating this debt \u2013 no strings attached \u2013 is another example of our commitment to bringing financial relief to patients.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Undue works with hospitals and other providers across the country, along with collection agencies, to acquire portfolios of past due medical debt belonging to those least able to pay after good faith efforts have been made to collect. Then, it erases that debt out of the blue.<\/p>\n<p>Parkview Health chose to donate its debt, rather than sell the debt to Undue.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are grateful to partner with Parkview Health on this transformative medical debt relief initiative that will bring much-needed financial and emotional relief to over 35,000 patients,&#8221; said Undue Medical Debt President and CEO Allison Sesso. &#8220;No one chooses to get sick, injured or have a chronic condition. This collaboration demonstrates Parkview\u2019s belief that removing these unpayable debts of necessity helps their communities thrive and reengage with care. And since the qualifying accounts are being donated, Undue is able to leverage our donor support even more effectively to provide unexpected relief to Indiana residents and beyond.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Undue acquires debts belonging to individuals who are financially burdened. They have two criteria for debt relief: a person\u2019s medical debt must represent 5% or more of their current annual household income and\/or a person\u2019s current household income must be at or below 400% of the current federal poverty guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>Parkview\u2019s donated debt spans patients nationwide but primarily includes those residing in Indiana and Ohio. The majority of patients receiving debt relief have commercial insurance, followed by those who are self-pay, and those on Medicare or Medicaid. About 330 of the patients are covered by military\/veteran insurance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDebt forgiveness goes far beyond just financial relief,\u201d added Dr. Ray Dusman, president of physician and clinical enterprise, Parkview Health. \u201cWhen people avoid or delay care due to cost, their health and overall well-being can suffer \u2013 and no one should have to choose between their health and financial security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Parkview is committed to making healthcare accessible to those who need it, regardless of their health status or ability to pay. Parkview offers financial assistance to those who qualify, as well as extended payment plan options and financial advocates to support patients in estimating their costs, applying for assistance or reviewing payment plans. As Parkview continues its work to reduce healthcare costs, it is also assessing its financial assistance practices to ensure those who are most in need are being supported.<\/p>\n<p>Undue\u2019s medical debt relief cannot be requested and is source-based, meaning Undue can abolish debts only for past-due accounts belonging to partners like Parkview. There is no application process; debt relief does not apply to debts owed to other providers or entities and future debt relief is not guaranteed. Parkview patients who do not receive a letter from Undue but are experiencing financial hardship may contact Parkview to discuss financial assistance or extended payment plans.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/unduemedicaldebt.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">UndueMedicalDebt.org<\/a> to learn more.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/aerialviewcore36in.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Aerial View rendering of the Parkview Regional Medical Center, under construction. 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Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='e2c70915ee877df5a9e570af69d0f21b' data-image-id=\"5493\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mike_packnett.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_packnett.jpg\" data-title=\"Mike Packnett\" data-description=\"Mike Packnett, Parkview Health CEO. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Mike Packnett\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Mike Packnett\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5493\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mike_packnett.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/cancer_care_awards.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Parkview\u2019s Comprehensive Cancer Center third-annual Cancer Care Awards which honor the dedication, determination, innovation, sacrifices, and courage of those whose efforts improve the quality of life for people who have cancer. From left to right: Kristi Johnston, Debbie A. Johnston Foundation; Rae Gonterman, RN, MSN, NE-BC, senior vice president, Parkview Health Cancer Service Line; and Beth Goldsmith.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='e2c70915ee877df5a9e570af69d0f21b' data-image-id=\"6182\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/cancer_care_awards.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_cancer_care_awards.jpg\" data-title=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\" data-description=\"Parkview\u2019s Comprehensive Cancer Center third-annual Cancer Care Awards which honor the dedication, determination, innovation, sacrifices, and courage of those whose efforts improve the quality of life for people who have cancer. From left to right: Kristi Johnston, Debbie A. Johnston Foundation; Rae Gonterman, RN, MSN, NE-BC, senior vice president, Parkview Health Cancer Service Line; and Beth Goldsmith.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Parkview Cancer Care Awards\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6182\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_cancer_care_awards.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mirro_center.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center which will be built on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='e2c70915ee877df5a9e570af69d0f21b' data-image-id=\"6469\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/mirro_center.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mirro_center.jpg\" data-title=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center\" data-description=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center which will be built on the Parkview Regional Medical Center campus. Courtesy image.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"The Mirro Family Research and Education Center\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"6469\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_mirro_center.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/067a9918_resized.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"The newly remodeled Parkview Hospital Randallia main entrance. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='e2c70915ee877df5a9e570af69d0f21b' data-image-id=\"8321\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/067a9918_resized.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_067a9918_resized.jpg\" data-title=\"Parkview Hospital Randallia main entrance\" data-description=\"The newly remodeled Parkview Hospital Randallia main entrance. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Parkview Hospital Randallia main entrance\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Parkview Hospital Randallia main entrance\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"8321\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_067a9918_resized.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/067a9918_resized.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Renovations at Parkview Randallia, photo courtesy of Parkview Health.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='e2c70915ee877df5a9e570af69d0f21b' data-image-id=\"8578\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/067a9918_resized.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/parkview\/thumbs\/thumbs_067a9918_resized.jpg\" data-title=\"Renovations at Parkview Randallia\" data-description=\"Renovations at Parkview Randallia, photo courtesy of Parkview Health.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Renovations at Parkview 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