The Self-Treatment Tax: Breaking Down What Americans Actually Pay to Avoid the Doctor
Before most Americans finally schedule a doctor's appointment, they have already spent hundreds—sometimes thousands—of dollars on supplements, apps, over-the-counter remedies, and wellness products that failed to address the underlying issue. This cost breakdown reveals the true financial toll of avoidance, and makes a compelling case for why affordable telemedicine access is not just a convenience—it is a genuine economic decision. TrueMedo physicians weigh in on the most expensive self-treatme