Nearly one in three Americans carry some form of medical debt, and consumer groups are warning patients about the risk of medical bankruptcy posed by some hospital billing practices. Adam Fox, deputy director of the Colorado Consumer Health Initiative, said hospitals are a significant driver of health care costs, in part because consumers have no way of knowing what the price of care will be, or if the cost is reasonable. "Because of the lack of transparency in health care billing, and hospital billing in particular, this puts consumers at risk of medical debt and unexpectedly high bills," Fox explained. " .
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Eastern Kentucky s largest utility, Kentucky Power, wants to raise its residential and commercial rates. The state s Public Service Commission is slated to hear the case on November 28th, and if approved, changes would likely go into effect next year. Carrie Ray, director of energy programs with the Mountain Association explains that residential customers could see a 20% percent rate increase, and a 14% base-fee increase under the proposal. .
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