MacKenzie Scott donates $50 million to medical debt relief group Undue Medical Debt

MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to Undue Medical Debt, marking her third contribution to the organization since 2020. This brings her total donations to $130 million, aimed at alleviating medical debt for millions of Americans. Undue Medical Debt has used Scott's funding to relieve nearly $15 billion in debt for over 9 million people. The organization has expanded its staff and improved its technology to better identify eligible individuals and negotiate debt purchases. Scott's donations come as medical debt continues to rise in the U.S., affecting nearly 100 million people. The organization also collaborates with policymakers to promote measures that reduce medical costs and improve billing practices.