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Americans, even those with higher incomes, are more likely than people in other wealthy nations to skip doctor visits or medication. A new survey released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund found that ...

CHICAGO — The ailing economy is leading many Americans to skip doctor visits, skimp on their medicine, and put off mammograms, Pap smears and other tests. And physicians worry the result will be ...

A new surveyreleased Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund found that Americans are more likely to skip or delay needed health care because of cost compared to citizens of other developed nations.