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Affordability: Top Health Care Worry for Senior Americans | News

TL/DR - The cost of healthcare services and therapies is a major concern for older adults, according to a poll by the University of Michigan's National Poll on Healthy Aging, with over half of the 3,300 respondents expressing concern about the cost of medical care, long-term care, and prescription drugs. Financial pressures are exacerbated by…

“Health Insurance Mandates Spike Care Costs: Expert View”

TL/DR - The articles state that health insurance mandates increase the cost of healthcare. They also discuss the lifelong relationship Americans have with health insurance. They underline the sentiment that health insurance is something that people don't want to use. Insight on Health Insurance Costs and Usage Exploration: How Health…

Self-Funding Private Healthcare in Australia: An Expert Warning

TL/DR - Some Australians are choosing to self-fund their healthcare to reduce household expenses. Over 376,000 Australians self-funded their medical treatments in private hospitals in the 2021/2022 financial year. Those who opt for self-funding often set aside money regularly for healthcare costs, a strategy that is not recommended for everyone…