How many Americans can afford high-quality healthcare? A new poll finds the number has fallen

A recent West Health-Gallup Affordability Index poll reveals a troubling decline in the number of Americans who can afford high-quality healthcare, with only about half of U.S. adults able to manage this last year. This underscores a growing affordability crisis that impacts access to necessary medical services. Such findings highlight the pressing need for healthcare reform to ensure broader access and affordability, particularly as medical costs continue to rise.