{"id":29387,"date":"2025-06-10T02:32:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T06:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smithdirectcare.com\/?p=29387"},"modified":"2025-06-10T06:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:54:06","slug":"why-more-americans-are-delaying-surgery-and-what-smith-medical-is-doing-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smithdirectcare.com\/es\/why-more-americans-are-delaying-surgery-and-what-smith-medical-is-doing-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Why More Americans Are Delaying Surgery\u2014And What Smith Medical Is Doing About It"},"content":{"rendered":"

For many Americans, the decision to get surgery is no longer just a medical one\u2014it\u2019s a financial gamble. With healthcare costs continuing to rise, the fear of an overwhelming bill is keeping thousands from getting the procedures they need. In fact, a study published in JAMA Network Open<\/a> found that nearly half of adults over 50<\/strong> who worry about the cost of surgery ultimately decide not to have it. And it\u2019s not just about money\u2014concerns about taking time off work are also forcing people to postpone necessary care.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At Atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica directa especializada de Smith Medical<\/strong>, we believe there\u2019s a better, more affordable way forward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Real Cost of Surgery in the U.S.<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Healthcare costs in the U.S. are a growing concern\u2014and the numbers paint a clear picture. A recent Gallup poll found that nearly 80% of Americans are unhappy with the cost of their healthcare.<\/strong> Satisfaction with quality is also declining, with fewer people rating their care as \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cexcellent\u201d than ever before.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Even with recent efforts to improve transparency\u2014such as new regulations requiring hospitals to publish pricing for common procedures\u2014most patients still find it difficult to get a clear answer on how much their surgery will cost. Prices vary widely based on location, insurance contracts, and facility fees. And even when patients do their homework, they often encounter hidden costs or unexpected out-of-network charges after the fact.<\/p>\r\n

This uncertainty is one of the biggest reasons people are putting off procedures that could dramatically improve their quality of life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A Simpler, More Affordable Approach: Smith Medical<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

At Smith Medical, we do things differently.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We specialize in cash-pay outpatient surgeries<\/a> with clear, upfront pricing<\/strong>\u2014often 40\u201360% less than traditional hospital costs.<\/strong> Patients know exactly what they\u2019ll pay<\/a> before their procedure, with no hidden fees, facility charges, or surprise bills later on. It\u2019s a level of transparency that\u2019s still rare in today\u2019s healthcare landscape.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This model is ideal for:<\/p>\r\n