US EditionRecord high can’t afford health care: Gallup
- An estimated 91 million Americans could not afford quality health care when needed, according to a new study.
- The rates were higher among Black Americans and Hispanic Americans , and households earning less than $48,000 annually.
- Policy experts urge state and federal action to address the worsening healthcare affordability crisis, which disproportionately affects minorities and lower-income groups.
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A record number of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare
Healthcare disparities continue to rise in the US as low-income, Black, and Hispanic Americans are struggling to afford medicine and care.Getty ImagesOver a third of Americans, about 91 million people, can't afford quality medical care, per a new survey.The survey results come as healthcare costs are on the rise for many Americans.Disparities in access to healthcare are rising for low-income, Black, and Hispanic Americans.Over a third of America…
Record high can’t afford health care: Gallup
The share of U.S. adults who have recently been unable to afford health care has reached a new high, according to report published by Gallup, with Black and Hispanic adults accounting for much of the increase. The Gallup report, conducted in partnership with the nonprofit West Health, found that 11 percent of U.S. adults —…
Number of Americans struggling to pay medical bills reaches new high
A new Gallup study shows a record number of Americans—especially lower-income, Black, and Hispanic adults—are unable to pay for needed healthcare or medication, revealing deepening disparities.
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