Many women skip care due to access issues, survey shows

The U.S. healthcare system may not be fully meeting the needs of women, if a new report is any indication. In a survey of consumers conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, women are 35% more likely than men to say they’ve skipped or delayed medical care over a 12-month period.

The reasons for this come down to access, affordability and past negative experiences.

In addition to the consumer survey, Deloitte also conducted an actuarial analysis of medical claims data to isolate health conditions that are unique to, or more prevalent...