We were able to identify the fact that our county ranked the number eight for medical debt nationwide, and we could eliminate that for a penny on the dollar. So We set aside $7 million to erase up to $700 million in medical debt. When kids couldn't get glasses, 30% of them would get tested positive for needing glasses and wouldn't get a pair. (23:00–23:05)
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