A new poll shows only one in five respondents say health care is the biggest concern for their family. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports: "Want to know why President Obama continues to have trouble gaining traction in the national debate about health-care reform? A Franklin & Marshall College poll to be released today offers a few key clues."
"The national survey of 1,046 people, including 900 registered voters, found that only one in five considered health care to be the most important problem facing their families today. By comparison, half of those polled said the economy and their personal finances were their biggest day-to-day concerns. ... That may be because 88 percent of those polled have health insurance provided by an employer, the government or a private plan. ... Those polled were fairly satisfied -- 37 percent said their insurance was very good, 38 percent said theirs was good and 18 percent called theirs fair." The poll did show some contradictions. For instance, "Fifty-six percent said the nation's health-care system was not meeting their needs in terms of costs" (Brennan, 9/24).
America, Embrace Health Care Reform
Americans could enjoy the best health care in the world if they can move beyond the rhetoric of health care reform, write editors from CMAJ.
Americans could enjoy the best health care in the world if they can move beyond the rhetoric of health care reform, write editors from CMAJ.
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Survey Shows That Most Americans Believe The 'Myths' Of Their Proposed Healthcare Reform
Do Americans believe controversial assertions about health care reform including death panels, threats to Medicare, abortions, illegal immigrants, and other claims which
Do Americans believe controversial assertions about health care reform including death panels, threats to Medicare, abortions, illegal immigrants, and other claims which
Majority In US Want More Government Intervention in Healthcare: Poll
The overwhelming majority of Americans support substantial changes to the country's health care system, including a government-run health insurance option, a new opinion poll found.
The overwhelming majority of Americans support substantial changes to the country's health care system, including a government-run health insurance option, a new opinion poll found.
Poll Finds More Confidence About Paying For Health Care
A new survey finds growing confidence in Americans' ability to pay for health care costs. Meanwhile, young adults are the group most supportive of health reform.
A new survey finds growing confidence in Americans' ability to pay for health care costs. Meanwhile, young adults are the group most supportive of health reform.
