Why Americans are drowning in medical debt
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Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in America. Throughout the week, we’ll hear portions of a recent “Marketplace Morning Report” event to better understand what’s behind some of these exorbitant costs and hear about potential solutions. Plus, rerouting ships away from the Port of Baltimore will take time and money. We look at the potentials costs and see what other ports stand to gain.
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