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US Healthcare Costs Rise, Increasing Uninsured and Underinsured Rates

Healthcare costs in the United States are increasing, leading to more individuals being uninsured or underinsured. This trend raises concerns about the long-term viability of the current healthcare system, which already demands significant out-of-pocket spending from Americans while delivering suboptimal health results. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing trends in healthcare costs and insurance coverage.

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US Healthcare Costs Rise, Increasing Uninsured and Underinsured Rates

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua P. Cohen, Senior Contributor ·

    Healthcare Un- And Underinsured Rates Are Moving In The Wrong Direction

    Rising un- and underinsured rates call into question sustainability of a system that costs Americans much more out-of-pocket every year and yields subpar health outcomes.