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A new national survey finds 75% of Americans are frustrated, overwhelmed, or helpless about healthcare costs — and say it'll influence their vote. Nearly half want major or radical system reform, and most are looking to Congress and the president, not the industry, to deliver it. Trust in insurers and pharma sits at a dismal 12%.
A new survey from nonpartisan nonprofit USofCare polled over 2,700 registered voters and found that healthcare costs have become a defining political issue across party lines. Three-quarters of Americans say healthcare will be one of their top three voting priorities, with frustration highest among those with commercial or Marketplace insurance — and lowest among Medicare and VA beneficiaries, who also report the highest satisfaction rates.
The appetite for change is significant: nearly half of respondents want major or radical reform, with the uninsured and employer-covered populations leading that charge. Most people point to insurers, hospitals, and pharma as the top drivers of high costs — and they're increasingly skeptical that industry will self-correct. Over half believe the government must step in, with 53% looking to the president and Congress to make care more affordable.
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Why it matters: With reform sentiment building across party lines, healthcare costs are shaping up to be a major political flashpoint. USofCare's CEO believes a real window for reform could open in 2029 — regardless of who wins the next election.
