# Puerto Rico health administrators oppose power hike, seek special medical tariffs

Puerto Rico healthcare administrators lobby against electricity rate increases and request special tariffs.

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CASS announced it will advance legislation in the Puerto Rico Legislature to establish special preferential electricity tariffs for medical and healthcare institutions. [^1]

CASS warned that unmitigated electricity rate increases would result in reduced healthcare services, restricted patient access, and higher patient costs. [^2] The College of Healthcare Services Administrators of Puerto Rico (CASS) attended the Energy Regulator on November 2 to oppose proposed electricity rate increases and request formal consultation for the health sector. [^3] The College of Administrators of Health Services of Puerto Rico is requesting a special electricity tariff for all health institutions due to rising energy costs. [^4]

Tania Conde Sterling, president of the College of Administrators of Health Services of Puerto Rico, stated a 175-bed acute care hospital could see monthly electricity costs rise by approximately $60,000. [^5][^7] Health facilities require uninterrupted stable electricity to operate specialized medical equipment, operating rooms, and refrigeration for blood and medications. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. CASS announced it will advance legislation in the Puerto Rico Legislature to establish special preferential electricity tariffs for medical and healthcare institutions. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
2. CASS warned that unmitigated electricity rate increases would result in reduced healthcare services, restricted patient access, and higher patient costs. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
3. The College of Healthcare Services Administrators of Puerto Rico (CASS) attended the Energy Regulator on November 2 to oppose proposed electricity rate increases and request formal consultation for the health sector. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
4. The College of Administrators of Health Services of Puerto Rico is requesting a special electricity tariff for all health institutions due to rising energy costs. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
5. CASS president Tania Conde Sterling stated that a 175-bed acute care hospital would face an approximate $60,000 monthly increase in electricity costs under the proposed rate change. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
6. Health facilities require uninterrupted stable electricity to operate specialized medical equipment, operating rooms, and refrigeration for blood and medications. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
7. Tania Conde Sterling, president of the College of Administrators of Health Services of Puerto Rico, stated a 175-bed acute care hospital could see monthly electricity costs rise by approximately $60,000. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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