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Less than 50% of U.S. adults can afford healthcare

The portion of U.S. adults deemed "Cost Secure" has dropped 12 percentage points from 2022, per new West Health and Gallup survey data.

Nicole Meyers Jun 23, 2026 1:00pm

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Gallup: Many Americans cutting back to pay for healthcare

Mar 12, 2026 12:08pm

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Gallup poll: 75% of Americans grade healthcare costs as D or F

Oct 6, 2022 4:00am

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Survey: More Americans fear medical bills than serious illness

Apr 3, 2018 7:57am

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Hospitals prepare to care for an aging ER population

Aug 1, 2017 11:33am