Americans' ability to afford health care falls to 5-year low | HappeningNow.news
Published Date: June 18, 2026

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Americans' ability to afford health care falls to 5-year low

New research released from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America finds that fewer than half of Americans (49%) are consi…

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New research released from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America finds that fewer than half of Americans (49%) are considered "Cost Secure," meaning they can consistently afford health care and prescription medications when and where they need them, the lowest level recorded since West Health and Gallup launched its Healthcare Affordability…

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