This slideshow explores tendencies in how prices have an effect on entry to well being care within the U.S., together with choices to forgo or delay wanted care and entry to a traditional supply of care. Based mostly on information from the 2023 Nationwide Well being Interview Survey, greater than 1 in 4 adults (28%) reported delaying or not getting well being care as a consequence of value.
The evaluation additionally notes that Hispanic adults, non-elderly adults, adults in worse well being (reported as truthful or poor well being standing,) and uninsured adults usually tend to delay or forgo care as a consequence of value. The slideshow additionally explores variations primarily based on earnings and race.
The slideshow is obtainable by way of the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, a web-based info hub devoted to monitoring and assessing the efficiency of the U.S. well being system.