1 in 3 Americans say sacrificed for health care costs
One in three Americans said they made some sacrifice last year—like skipping a meal or rationing medicine—to cover health care costs, according to a survey released Thursday.
Mar 12, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Health Care Costs
MeSH tree: N03.219.151.400
Access to parks linked with greater physical activity for some, but not all, residents
A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their leisure-time physical activities, but the relationship was stronger in more affluent counties with ...
Jan 14, 2026
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Young adults with IBD face health care access challenges, financial burden
Young adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have major health care access challenges and disproportionate financial burdens, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Crohn's & Colitis 360.
Jan 10, 2026
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A better metric for calculating the value of a healthy year of life
Decades of advances in medical technology and public health are causing global populations to age. While achieving longer lives is certainly a net positive, this demographic shift is placing an ever-growing strain on national ...
Jan 8, 2026
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How AI controls your health insurance coverage
Over the past decade, health insurance companies have increasingly embraced the use of artificial intelligence algorithms. Unlike doctors and hospitals, which use AI to help diagnose and treat patients, health insurers use ...
Jun 23, 2025
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Considerable overlap seen for children with medical complexity, autism, study shows
There is considerable overlap between children with medical complexity (CMC) and autism, with significantly higher expenditures seen for those with medical complexity and autism, according to a study published online Feb. ...
Feb 4, 2025
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Health care for poorest Coloradans is at risk as Medicaid costs dominate budget debate in legislature
In October, a group of Medicaid providers warned Colorado lawmakers that they were in trouble.
Jan 6, 2025
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After UnitedHealthcare shooting, industry insider talks about problems in health care
The fatal shooting of a health care executive in New York City this month touched off a fierce debate about the systemic problems in health care, and the bigger-picture role of health insurance companies.
Dec 16, 2024
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Adequate physical activity brings significant economic benefits to individuals and society
Meeting physical activity recommendations can bring significant economic benefits. These benefits can take the form of both wage income for the individual and reduced health care costs to society.
Oct 7, 2024
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Got an unaffordable or incorrect medical bill? Calling your hospital billing office could get you a discount
What do you do when you disagree with or can't afford a medical bill?
Sep 2, 2024
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