The Problem
The Hidden Healthcare Crisis
"I send $500 every month, but when my mother got sick, I couldn't even buy her medicine"
- Miguel, Construction Worker, Los Angeles
28-week
Wait Time for a Procedure
Private clinics operate at 55% capacity. While families can't afford access
Source: OECD Health at a Glance 2023
Up to 4 Hours
Public System Wait Time
Average wait in public healthcare. Lost productivity: $18B annually
Source: PubMed
$25 to $32.8
Average Increase Medicines Cost
During 2018 — 2024 Medicines increased in average 32% increase YoY.
Source: Banxico Reports average medicine prices in Mexico increased by about $8 USD (from $25 to $33) between 2021 and 2024.
0%
Zero Scaled Affordable Healthcare
Traditional insurers ignore "base of pyramid" populations.
Source: OECD Health Statistics 2023
The Silent Epidemic: Loneliness
15
Cigarettes Per Day Risk Equivalent
Lacking social connection carries health risks comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes daily—affecting elderly, single mothers, and isolated populations.
Source: Holt-Lunstad meta-analysis, American Psychological Association
75%
Elderly with Chronic Conditions Experience Severe Loneliness
Social isolation directly impacts medication adherence, emergency room visits, and mortality rates.
Source: National Institute on Aging, Journal of Gerontology 2023
40%
Worse Medication Adherence Due to Loneliness
Isolated elderly forget medications, skip doctor visits, and avoid seeking help until emergencies occur.
Source: American Journal of Public Health
"My mother stopped taking her diabetes medication because she said 'What's the point if I'm going to die alone anyway?'"
- Rosa, Caregiver from Distance, Miami
The Crisis is Real, But Solvable
Millions of families face impossible choices between basic needs and healthcare. SaludCompartida provides a comprehensive solution to address 60% of out-of-pocket healthcare spending for the most financially burdensome needs.