Missing in the Republican tax bill: A real answer to the US medical debt crisis 

America is drowning in medical debt. It is a reality for nearly one in 12 adults, with at least $220 billion owed nationwide. This burden cuts across income, gender, geography and profession. Medical debt doesn’t care about your politics; it quietly undermines families and the broader economy. Creating targeted tax incentives — both credits and deductions — for consumers should be on the table. 

Whether you cheer or groan, a Republican tax bill, approved by Congress, and signe...