Other findings of the “Wellness Matters Survey” include the following:

Trust, work hours, and logistics are keeping Americans away from the doctor. Nearly half (48%) of those surveyed say they refrain from regular checkups because of logistical issues (such as difficulty finding a babysitter, taking time off from work, or finding transportation). Another 26% say they do not trust doctors or would rather not be embarrassed.
Cash incentives and loved ones’ encouragement continue to be effective in encouraging individuals to go to the doctor. Almost 9 in 10 (87%) say they would be more likely to participate in routine checkups if they received a cash incentive to do so, and nearly 7 in 10 (69%) say a loved one’s urging would make them more likely to go to the doctor.
Questions remain about insurance coverage of critical health screenings. About 1 in 7 Americans (14%), including 18% of Gen Z members, say insurance issues keep them from getting checkups and screenings. About one-third of U.S. adults surveyed say they do not know if their insurance covers full-body skin cancer screenings (34%) or screenings for sexually transmitted diseases (31%).
Some Americans does not have a regular primary care physician. The most common reason for the 1 in 5 Americans who do not have a primary care physician is feeling healthy, but that could lead to fewer screenings and more costly health care. Many Americans (41%) — primarily Gen Zers (51%) and millennials (54%) — primarily use urgent care or the emergency room for their medical needs. Men (46%), African Americans (47%), Asian Americans (45%) and U.S. Hispanics (44%) are the most likely to seek medical attention from an urgent care or emergency room. Telehealth is most popular among millennials and Gen Xers.

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9 in 10 Americans have put off health checkups, life-saving screenings

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