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Democrats More Confident Than Republicans in Medical System

Democrats have expressed more confidence in the U.S. medical system since 2014. Before then, Republicans were usually more confident.

State of the Union: Need-to-Know Healthcare Facts

In President Barack Obama's State of the Union address tonight, he will, to some degree, address the healthcare legislation he signed into law in March 2010 -- the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Nearly One in 10 U.S. Adults Report Having Had Cancer

Nearly one in 10 Americans have been diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, even as new incidences of cancer are slowly falling.

Americans Borrow Estimated $74 Billion for Medical Bills in 2024

Twelve percent of Americans report borrowing an estimated $74 billion to pay for healthcare expenses last year. More than one-quarter (28%) report being "very concerned" that a major health event could put them in medical debt in the future.

Worry About U.S. Economy, Healthcare, Social Security Surges

Majorities of Americans are highly concerned about financial issues, including the economy, healthcare costs, inflation and the federal budget deficit.

Half of Americans Want to Lose Weight

Four in 10 Americans say they are overweight, and 52% want to lose weight. Yet only half as many are trying, with women expressing more desire.

View of U.S. Healthcare Quality Declines to 24-Year Low

Americans' positive rating of the quality of healthcare in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest point in Gallup's trend dating back to 2001.

Is Staffing Eroding Customer Experience?

Employee commitment to customers continues to rise: 43% feel responsible for quality, up five points since 2024. Yet only 23% say their organization delivers on its promises. Staffing shortages remain the top barrier.

Arkansas, Kentucky Set Pace in Reducing Uninsured Rate

Arkansas and Kentucky continued to have the biggest declines in the rate of uninsured adults in 2015, followed closely by Oregon. Nine states now have uninsured rates below 7.0%, compared with only one before 2014.

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