The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a proposed rule to lessen the impact of medical debt on an individual’s credit. If finalized as is, the rule would remove all medical debt from credit reports and prohibit creditors from using medical debt to judge peoples’ credit worthiness or credit score.
American Cancer Society scientists report higher cancer mortality rates among adults living in rural areas, certain congressional districts, and among those with lower socioeconomic status, according to a report published this month.
