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Why health care costs are making consumers more afraid of medical bills than an actual illness

Henry Kotula

health care costs keep rising, and hit more than $10,000 a year per person in 2016. Also, the study found most people who are delaying or skipping care actually have health insurance. In addition, the health system is also pushing ahead with advances in medical technology, which may help bring down costs in the future.