https://freerepublic.com/tag/surprisemedbilling/ en-us Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:52:09 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3809092/posts At Tuesday's Democratic presidential primary debate in Iowa, the candidates admitted that ten years after the Affordable Care Act passed, healthcare costs are still unaffordable for ordinary Americans. Nearly two-thirds of adults say they've delayed medical care due to the fear of high bills. They have good reason to be afraid. One-in-six non-elderly Americans have medical debt in collections. Over half are stressed by the cost of medical bills. It's now scarier to go to the hospital for financial reasons than personal health concerns.A recent final rule issued by U.S. Health and Human Services that requires hospitals to post clear... Townhall.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3809092/posts#comment Sat, 18 Jan 2020 12:52:09 GMT