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In U.S., an Estimated 18 Million Can't Pay for Needed Drugs

In the U.S., 7% of adults report at least one instance in the prior three months when they did not have enough money to pay for prescribed drugs for their household.

Uninsured Americans Skew Independent, Politically

Americans who lack health insurance are predominantly independent in their political orientation. Given this, the healthcare reform effort could enable the Democrats to tap into this population for greater support in coming elections.

In U.S., Uninsured Rate Holds at 13.4%

The uninsured rate in the U.S. held at 13.4% in the third quarter of 2014, unchanged from the second quarter, but still down 3.7 percentage points since the fourth quarter of 2013.

Americans' Satisfaction With Healthcare System Edges Down

In the U.S., 65% are satisfied with the way the healthcare system works for them, down slightly from 67% in 2014. Those with government health plans are most satisfied, and Democrats are more satisfied than Republicans.

One in Six American Adults Remain Uninsured

While more Americans may soon gain access to healthcare as provisions of the federal overhaul go into effect, Gallup finds 16.5% of American adults were uninsured in June, unchanged from the same month last year, but up significantly from June ...

Uninsured Rate for U.S. Young Adults Still Down From Past

The percentage of young adults in the U.S. who lack health insurance began to decline at the end of 2010 and has remained lower since. The uninsured rate for 26- to 64-year-olds, though, has been rising since 2009.

Americans' Approval of ACA Holds Steady

Americans' views of the Affordable Care Act remain split (52% approve, 47% disapprove) and are more politically polarized than ever.

In U.S., More Rate Own Healthcare Quality, Coverage Excellent

Americans in the last three years have become more likely to rate the quality of the healthcare they receive and their coverage as "excellent"; this increase is led by those on the political right and those with a government healthcare plan.

Americans Give Guns, Immigration Reform Low Priority

Americans want Congress and the president to give highest priority to jobs and the economy, followed by making government more efficient and improving education. Immigration reform and reducing gun violence are last among 12 issues.

Benchmarking Healthcare Affordability and Perceived Value

Americans face a dilemma of high healthcare costs coupled with low value. Two new indices from West Health and Gallup will help frame these challenges.