PROBLEM
- Only 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. has strong health literacy skills.
- Many people struggle to understand medicine labels, doctor instructions, and insurance forms.
- Seniors (65+) and immigrants are more likely to face health literacy barriers due to language and complex medical systems.
- Limited health literacy can lead to medication mistakes, hospital visits, and poorer health outcomes.
- It costs the U.S. healthcare system billions of dollars every year.
These gaps often lead to worse health outcomes, confusion, and reduced care, potentially making a system that's supposed to help you, confuse you.
Clarity in Care