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Cookeville hospital sues 2,000+ patients for debt

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has filed lawsuits against 2,000+ patients for unpaid medical bills since 2021.
WHO: Cookeville Regional Medical Center; more than 2,000 patients in Tennessee
WHAT: A not-for-profit hospital sued patients for unpaid medical debt, with filings increasing each year since 2021.
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 3:23 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Patients allegedly failed to pay medical debt, prompting the hospital to file lawsuits.

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