As people are being reduced to destitution trying to meet medical expenses, resolution through insurance could be a wayout, expert said. A staggering 79 percent of healthcare costs come directly from individuals' own pockets—one of the highest rates in the world. Even a minor illness pushes people towards poverty, making the poor even poorer. And, those above the poverty line seem to be in a precarious position, as if they could fall with a nudge, just to cover medical bills. The increase in non...