Surging health costs push Americans to delay care and life plans
TL;DR
A West Health-Gallup survey shows nearly 70 million Americans delaying medical treatment, and tens of millions postponing major life events like buying a home, changing jobs, or pursuing further education due to rising healthcare costs, underscoring affordability as a key policy and political issue.
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