6 in 10 concerned about higher health costs: Survey

A majority of U.S. adults express a high level of concern about their health care costs increasing over the next year, according to a survey released Tuesday.

The Associated Press-NORC poll, conducted in mid-October, shows nearly 6 in 10 respondents are “extremely” or “very” concerned about rising health care costs this coming year — at 32 percent and 25 percent, respectively.

Another 26 percent said they’re “somewhat” concerned, 8 percent said they’re “not too co...