Advisory Board October 30, 2023

According to a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund, more Americans — including those with insurance — say they are struggling to afford healthcare this year, leading them to forgo or delay necessary care.

Americans are struggling with healthcare costs

For the survey, researchers interviewed a nationally representative sample of 7,873 adults ages 19 and older between April 18 and July 31, 2023. In total, the analysis included 6,121 respondents of working age between 19 and 64.

Overall, around half of the respondents said it was either somewhat or very difficult for them to afford their healthcare costs. These costs included insurance premiums, out-of-pocket costs, prescription and over-the-counter...

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