Credit cards can be a double-edged sword. They offer convenience and purchasing power, often accompanied by enticing rewards ...

Cost pressures are “jeopardizing the ability of hospitals to deliver high-quality, timely care to their communities,” AHA CEO Rick Pollack said.

To recoup those costs, the 2013 agreement allows businesses to pass the fees along to customers in the form of a credit card surcharge—under certain conditions: The surcharge must be clearly ...

The American Hospital Association, which represents 5,000 member hospitals, 270,000 affiliated physicians and 2 million nurses and caregivers, has authored a letter in support of proposed House ...

Marshal Cohen is the Chief Retail Analyst at Circana and says the cost depends on the type of card. "The average greeting card for holiday runs at about a $1.50," says Cohen.

The AHA estimates the total annual financial cost of violence to hospitals in 2023 to be $18.27 billion. 2. The $18.27 billion estimate includes pre-event costs ($3.62 billion) ...

That includes the cost of having a credit card from a retailer. "It does become a security for some people and they have to spend it but if you can avoid it, avoid it." ...

Marshal Cohen is the Chief Retail Analyst at Circana and says the cost depends on the type of card. "The average greeting card for holiday runs at about a $1.50," says Cohen.