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Rising Health Care Costs: A Growing Concern
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Rising Health Care Costs: A Growing Concern for Americans - A new AP-NORC poll reveals that health care is now a top priority for many Americans, surpassing other issues that typically grab headlines. This shift in concern comes after recent changes, such as cuts to Medicaid and the end of special subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which are expected to significantly increase health care costs for millions of people starting early next year. Julia Dvorak, a fifty-six-year-old with a chronic knee condition, and Joshua Campbell, a small business owner, share their personal struggles with rising health care costs, highlighting the real-life impact of these changes. As the midterm elections approach, health care expenses could become a major issue, potentially influencing the outcome and bringing the topic back into the political spotlight.
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