The root cause is a broken health care system…

Millions of Americans are struggling under the crushing weight of rapidly rising health care costs that now force them to choose between putting food on the table or taking care of their health.

A Federal Reserve survey found that, in 2022, about one-third of U.S. adults recently skipped or postponed medical care due to cost.

The most frequently delayed care was dental, with 21 percent skipping dentist visits, followed by a visit to a specialist, with 16 percent saying they did not go.

Other care avoided due to costs include the following:

  • 10 percent did not fill prescribed medication.
  • 10 percent skipped follow-up appointments.
  • 10 percent did not pursue needed mental health care.

https://www.zerohedge.com/medical/even-insured-americans-cant-afford-medical-bills