Fewer U.S. families reported skipping needed medical care due to cost from 2013 to 2018

A survey looked at whether families in the United States were skipping medical care they needed because they couldn't afford it. The survey compared responses from 2013 to those from 2018. It found that the percentage of families reporting this problem decreased over those five years. The survey did not report specific numbers for how many families were affected or the exact size of the decrease. This information comes from an observational survey, which means it shows a pattern but cannot prove what caused the change. Many factors, like changes in the economy or health insurance, could have played a role. The report did not include statistical measures to show how confident we can be in this trend. Because of this, we should be cautious about interpreting the results. The main takeaway is that this survey suggests a positive trend, but more detailed data is needed to understand the full picture of healthcare affordability for American families.