An estimated record-high 91 million Americans are unable to pay for quality health care if they needed it today, according to a new West Health and Gallup survey.
The inability to pay was especially prevalent among Black and Hispanic adults. Tim Lash, MBA, president of West Health Policy Center, told Healio that the findings “are the consequence of a high-priced health care system.”
“People are skipping or avoiding necessary care in high numbers because they can’t afford it even when many have some form of health insurance. This financial toxicity (Read more...)