Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost

Nearly 1 in 4 Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost

For many Americans, a trip to the doctor hinges on whether they can afford to go, rather than if it's a medical necessity. Over the past year, 22% of Americans say they have steered clear of some sort of medical care - including doctor visits, medications, vaccinations, annual exams, screenings, vision checks and routine blood work - because of the expense, according to a recent online survey of roughly 2,500 U.S.