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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 10 MIN

One in three Americans forced to make financial sacrifices for health coverage

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According to a March 2026 report from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America, approximately one in three U.S. adults (roughly 82 million people) have made financial sacrifices to afford healthcare in the past year. Rising medical costs are no longer just affecting low-income families; they are increasingly forcing middle- and high-income households to choose between essential care and daily necessities. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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