can ignoring medical bills actually work?

I've noticed something curious about my 2-year-old hospital bill that's been bouncing between collection agencies. The original $580 debt is now showing as $380 after being sold to a second collection company! Has anyone else watched their medical debt decrease just by waiting it out? I'm wondering if this strategy actually works long-term or if I'm risking bigger problems? Also curious about negotiation tactics that have worked for others dealing with old medical bills. What's been your experience with medical collections? #MedicalBills #DebtNegotiation #CuriousMind