1 in 7 Americans Borrowed for Healthcare — 11% Even Skipped Meals to Pay Medical Bills

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Americans are about to get a crash course in the global economy: Higher prices are coming for pineapples, plastic, chocolate and berries Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. A new report from West Health and Gallup shows how routine healthcare costs are reshaping household finances for tens of millions of Americans. Instead of drawing on savings, many are borrowing, cutting back on basics or postponing major decisions to stay current on medical bills.