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survey of older people in 11 countries finds that U.S. adults are sicker than
their counterparts abroad, as well as the most likely to have problems paying
their medical bills and getting needed healthcare. U.S. adults also reported
difficulty getting care in a timely fashion and using emergency departments for
issues that a primary care physician could treat. Among the bright spots for
the United States: having a care plan for chronic illness, and planning for
end-of-life care.
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