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How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen
A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
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According to STAT’s source item, How many Americans can afford high-quality health care? A new poll finds the number has fallen, A new poll shows only about half of U.S. adults could afford their health care and had access to quality care last year.
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