Hospital Sued for Unpaid Cancer Bills, McClain Case Update, and Week 3 Football Preview

Quick Read                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 September 14, 2024 Good Afternoon, it is Saturday September 14th, and we're covering Hospital Sued for Unpaid Cancer Bills, McClain Case Update, and Week 3 Football Preview, Live updates, and some big investing tips & much more!! First time reading? American Fact of the Day! On September 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would later become the lyrics of the "Star-Spangled Banner." He penned it after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry during the War of 1812, and it was inspired by the sight of the American flag still flying over the fort. This event eventually led to the anthem being adopted as the national song of the United States in 1931. Breaking Updates 'Making peoples' lives hell': When he couldn't pay for cancer treatment, the hospital sued In 2012, Terry Belk’s beloved wife, Sandra, died after a yearslong battle with breast cancer. The car salesman in Charlotte, North Carolina, had quit work to take care of his wife, and the bills for her treatment were more than he could pay, even with health insurance. Adding to his burden, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer that year, generating additional bills for his own treatment. Atrium Health, the nonprofit hospital treating the Belks, pursued them aggressively for their debts. Without fully understanding the consequences, Belk said, he agreed to what’s known as a deed of trust under which the hospital will receive roughly $23,000 when he sells his home, an amount that will cover outstanding amounts owed for his wife’s treatments. “We weren’t trying to abscond from the bills,” he said. “I wanted to pay but I couldn’t.” [Read More Here]( Paramedic convicted in Elijah McClain's death set to be released from prison after judge modifies sentence A judge in Colorado on Friday modified the five-year prison sentence for a paramedic who was convicted in the death of Elijah McClain to four years' probation. McClain was given a lethal dose of ketamine in 2019 after a confrontation with police. Peter Cichuniec, 51, was sentenced earlier this year after he was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the death of the Black pedestrian. Cichuniec was also found guilty of second-degree assault. [Read more updates here]( American Sports & Culture Connelly's CFB preview: What surprises could be in store this week? Is Missouri's defense for real? How will Bama deal with Camp Randall? Will Oregon get trapped? Week 3 holds the answers. Clark sets WNBA mark for single-season assists Fever rookie Caitlin Clark broke Alyssa Thomas' single-season record of 316 assists, adding to what she called an "historic" season for the WNBA. Sources: Twins cut draft pick for aiding opponent The Twins released minor league catcher Derek Bender after he told opposing hitters the types of pitches that were coming to the plate during a game last week, sources told ESPN. Bender had told teammates he wanted the season to be over. American Business & Markets DirecTV, Disney reach deal to end blackout in time for college football Disney and DirecTV have reached a deal to end a blackout in time for college football this weekend. Jeep CEO enacts turnaround plan after significant sales declines Jeep is executing a turnaround plan of the quintessential American SUV brand after five years of consecutive declines in the U.S. market. Stock market today: Stocks rise with jumbo Fed cut back on the table The stage is set for strong weekly wins after Wall Street's expectations for a 0.5% rate cut by the Fed shot up. Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Keeping Up With America 19354 Watermark Drive, Suite 202 Cornelius, NC 28031, United States [Terms of Service](