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2021 Healthcare in America Report West Health

WEBThe 2021 Healthcare in America Report details the experiences of an American public that is increasingly burdened by high healthcare costs and growing more and more …

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America's healthcare affordability crisis 'is growing larger and …

WEBData from July showed that 18% of Americans hold medical debt that has been sent to collection agencies. And according to a new West Health-Gallup 2021 Healthcare in …

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112 Million Americans Struggle to Afford Healthcare West Health

WEBHigh Prices, Low Value — Two New Composite Scores from West Health and Gallup Illustrate America’s Healthcare Cost Crisis. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mar. 31, 2022 — An …

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Surge in Americans skipping medical care due to cost, Gallup says

WEBDecember 14, 2021. Nearly a third of Americans — triple the share since March— say they’ve skipped medical care for a health problem in the previous three months due to …

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Almost 1 In 5 Americans Did Not Seek Needed Medical

WEBMore than 46 Million Say They Still Could Not Afford Medical Care Today. WASHINGTON, DC – March 31, 2021 — Nearly 20% of Americans, or more than 46 million adults, say …

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More Americans Skipping Medical Care Due to Cost, Survey Says

WEBDecember 14, 2021. By Carolyn Crist. About a third of Americans say they’ve skipped medical care that they needed in the past 3 months due to concerns about the cost, …

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An Estimated 15.5 Million Adults Under 65 Went Without

WEBYounger Adults Twice as Likely to Skip Medications or Not Fill Prescriptions Compared to Seniors . WASHINGTON, DC – Sept. 9, 2021 – An estimated 15.5 million adults under …

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Many more people avoiding care due to cost this year, survey …

WEBThirty percent of Americans skipped care this summer due to cost, up from 18% earlier this year, according to a West Health and Gallup survey. About 1 in 5 said they or a member …

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Poll by Gallup and West Health shows 75% of Americans grade the

WEBThree-quarters of Americans give U.S. healthcare affordability a D or F rating, according to a new poll from Gallup and West Health. More than 5,000 Americans were asked to …

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West Health-Gallup survey: The Great Disconnect Between …

WEBWest Health-Gallup Survey Finds High Cost of Healthcare Causes Significant Worry, Financial Strain for Many Americans, but Political Party Affiliation Colors Views of …

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Estimated 98 Million Americans Skipped Treatments, Cut Back On …

WEBNew West Health-Gallup Poll Finds 38% of Americans Making Tradeoffs as Inflation Hits Non-Healthcare Expenses. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Aug. 4, 2022 — Higher healthcare …

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Developing a Multisector Plan for Aging in Your State

WEBmultisector plan for aging (MPA) is an umbrella term for a state-led, multi-year planning process that convenes cross-sector stakeholders to collaboratively address the needs of …

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West Health Policy Center West Health

WEBThe West Health Policy Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, focused on lowering healthcare costs to enable successful aging. It …

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Collaborative for Telehealth and Aging, led by West Health, …

WEBSAN DIEGO—Jan. 25, 2023—The COVID-19 pandemic put extraordinary strain on the U.S. healthcare system, but it also accelerated the adoption of telehealth—especially among …

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Home West Health

WEBThrough a combination of outcomes-based funding, applied medical research, and public policy, the Gary and Mary West Foundation, West Health Institute, and West Health …

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The Washington Post: Worried About Getting Old

WEBBy Matt Sedensky | AP NEW YORK — Feel down about getting older? Wish your life was better? Worried about all the problems that come with age? A new survey suggests you …

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West Health's Initiatives West Health

WEBHealthcare is central to successful aging and reimagining health is one of five bold goals set for the California Master Plan for Aging (MPA). Currently, more than 6 million seniors …

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West Health Institute West Health

WEBThe West Health Institute is focused on finding evidence-based solutions that lower costs and improve care for older adults. Our research spans geriatric emergency care, …

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West Health's Director of Health Policy Named to Board of …

WEBWASHINGTON, DC — April 2, 2020 — Amy Herr, MHS, Director of Health Policy for the West Health Policy Center, has been named to the board of directors of the American …

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Gary and Mary West Receive Award from Mount Sinai Hospital

WEBOn March 6, I had the honor of accepting an award from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital at its fourth annual Circle of Life Gala in New York City …

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Tim Lash Named Chief Strategy Officer of West Health

WEBTim Lash Named Chief Strategy Officer of West Health. SAN DIEGO, CA – Dec. 19, 2016 – West Health, dedicated to enabling successful aging for our nation’s seniors, …

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