Americans are skipping some types of medical care because it's so expensive, according to a recent Federal Reserve report. The Fed's "Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households," 28% of respondents had to forego some form of medical care in 2022 because of the high costs involved, marking a 4 percentage-point increase from the previous year. Among the medical services that were frequently skipped, dental care topped the list, followed by doctor's visits, prescription medication, follow-up appointmen