Rising health costs are forcing more Americans to forego care

August 14th, 20260 By Sunita Sohrabji While Susan Alleman thought surviving breast cancer would mean putting the hardest chapter of her life behind her, it turns out that was just the start of her travails. Alleman is among millions of Americans who are now seeing their health care premiums rise. Many are being forced to choose between needed care...

“Paying more, getting less” — America’s flailing health system

February 6th, 20260 By Sunita Sohrabji Millions of Americans are facing soaring health insurance premiums and rising out-of-pocket costs. Advocates warn large numbers of people will be priced out of coverage as a result, straining the broader health care system. More than 20 million people enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans are seeing...