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11% Skip Care Amid Rising Costs, Mental Health Crisis

7/22/2025

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In 2023, soaring healthcare costs led 11% of U.S. adults to forgo necessary medical care. Meanwhile, anxiety has taken center stage as the leading mental health concern among workers. Alarmingly, only 25% of employees feel their organizations genuinely care about their well-being, prompting a call for employers to invest in mental health support and wellness initiatives to boost morale and productivity.

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Story summary

In 2023, soaring healthcare costs led 11% of U.S. adults to forgo necessary medical care. Meanwhile, anxiety has taken center stage as the leading mental health concern among workers. Alarmingly, only 25% of employees feel their organizations genuinely care about their well-being, prompting a call for employers to invest in mental health support and wellness initiatives to boost morale and productivity.