
THURSDAY, Nov. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health care costs are among the world's highest, and 1 in 4 adults with health coverage struggle with high out-of-pocket costs, a new survey shows.
The survey -- by the Commonwealth Fund, a health-care focused think tank -- finds that most people have coverage offered by employers, but their policies don't always provide timely or affordable access to care.
As a result, many Americans don't get needed prescriptions filled and skip ongoing care, causing their health problems become worse and more costly to treat.
"Millions of families across the U.S. can't afford the care they need, including many who are managing chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease," said Dr. Joseph Betancourt, a primary care physician who is president of the Commonwealth Fund.
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