Over two-thirds of U.S. adults say they receive medical bills they cannot afford, making medical debt one of the country’s most pressing problems – to the tune of $220 billion. Unlike “planned” debt like a mortgage, car payment, or student loan, medical debt typically results from the unexpected: an illness,…more.
Six in ten adults in America report taking at least one prescription medicine, and a quarter of adults take four or more. And while the majority of Americans think that prescription drugs have made people’s lives better, 55% are very or somewhat worried about affording them. That could be why…more.
The end of 2025 is quickly approaching, and with it, the opportunity to reflect on a year in which the health care landscape started to change dramatically, in ways that may have lasting impacts. As I wrote in my November 12th column, health care is becoming more expensive and harder…more.
Real World Health Care kicks off our series on Behavioral Health by sharing a column from Dr. Drew Altman, President & Chief Executive Officer of KFF, a nonprofit health policy, polling and news organization. The column is reprinted here in its entirety. To view the original column, click here. In…more.
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