Jessica Dean's Healthy Living: Expensive Medical Costs
By: KARK 4 Today
Updated: September 17, 2012
Have you ever skipped a doctors appointment or not filled a prescription because it was just too expensive? Turns out, you're not alone.
A new survey from consumer reports shows that over the past year -- 60% of Americans have missed appointments with their doctors, medical exams, neglected to fill prescriptions or cut pills -- all because of cost.
Nearly a third of survey respondents without prescription insurance coverage neglected to take at least one dose of medication -- while more than 60% of them skipped at least one doctor's appointment.
The report cites soaring healthcare costs and a poor economy as the problem.
A new survey from consumer reports shows that over the past year -- 60% of Americans have missed appointments with their doctors, medical exams, neglected to fill prescriptions or cut pills -- all because of cost.
Nearly a third of survey respondents without prescription insurance coverage neglected to take at least one dose of medication -- while more than 60% of them skipped at least one doctor's appointment.
The report cites soaring healthcare costs and a poor economy as the problem.
