Gallup poll: One in three Americans cutting back on daily expenses to pay for healthcare

fiercehealthcare - Healthcare affordability remains a significant challenge, with a third of respondents to a new Gallup poll saying they had to cut back on daily living expenses to afford care.

AI Summary: A Gallup poll reports one-third of Americans trimmed everyday spending, borrowed money or skipped essentials to pay medical bills. The findings highlight acute affordability pressures that force families to choose between care and basic needs, underscoring systemic gaps in coverage and cost control while policymakers offer the usual sympathetic nod.