Five-year survival rates for certain cancers are higher in the U.S. than in comparable countries

Access & Affordability

How does cost affect access to care?

This collection of charts and a related brief explore trends in access to care in the U.S. The high cost of health care can be a barrier to access for both insured people (particularly those with high deductibles) and the uninsured, and costs can be particularly burdensome for people in worse health.