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As the cost of healthcare soars in America, Jane O' Brien explores whether it could become a luxury only the wealthy can afford. Jane reports from Baltimore where the gap in life expectancy between the richest and the poorest is one of the widest in the country. But is there another way to make sure the less well off can stay healthy and afford to see a doctor when they need one?

(Picture: A remote area medical and dental clinic treats the uninsured n New York State. Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)