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As drug costs rise, reduced coverage has deadly consequences

The rising cost of health care is among the biggest worries for Americans, and insurance coverage for prescription drugs has been decreasing as their prices have been increasing.

By Marisa Wojcik | PBS News Hour

December 23, 2025

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As medication costs rise, decreasing insurance coverage has deadly consequences.

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