AdvertisementWhy Black Americans are more likely to be saddled with medical debtUpdated October 27, 2022Noam LeveyfacebookEmailDiagnosed with cancer five years ago, Monica Reed of Knoxville, Tennessee, was left with nearly $10,000 in medical bills she couldn't pay. Medical debt is more prevalent among the Black community in Knoxville, than among whites. (Jamar Coach for KHN and NPR)This article was originally published on October 27, 2022.