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Core inflation calculations strip out volatile energy prices. But what about when those same high energy prices push up the cost of everything else?

Volatile energy costs push prices up across the board

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Because everything we buy depends on energy in some way.

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The No Surprises Act was originally structured to incentivize doctors and insurers to agree on reasonable prices, but as a last resort, billing disputes are sent to an arbitrator who picks either the doctor’s or insurer’s bid.

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