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More than 4 in 10 say affordability already has caused them to delay care, skip medication or put off a health decision in the past year.

The research shows that the barrier to health often is relatively small -- typically less than $1,500.

Meanwhile, new Take Command survey data show that about half of workers like the cash-for-coverage plan concept.

An activist investor is pushing for the company to review "all strategic alternatives."

"Anthem's new policy is trying to force hospitals to solve a problem Anthem created," said Carmela Coyle, president and CEO of the California Hospital Association.

CVS Caremark will implement targeted updates to its most common commercial template formularies on July 1.