Dr. Steffie Woolhandler talked about a study she co-authored. According to the report, 62 percent of all bankruptcies are caused by illness and medical bills. Dr. Woolhandler also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Dr. Woolhandler participated by remote access from West Newton, Massachusetts. C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.r talked about a study she co-authored. According to the report, 62 percent of all bankruptcies are caused by illness and medical bills. Dr. Woolhandler also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Dr. Woolhandler participated by remote access from West Newton, Massachusetts. C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.