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U.S. Uninsured Rate Remains at Historical Low of 11.0%

In the second quarter of 2016, the uninsured rate remains at 11.0%, matching the first quarter for the lowest rate in Gallup's eight-year trend. This remains down from 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Americans Most Satisfied With Nation's Military, Security

Majorities of Americans are satisfied with just five of 22 policy areas in the U.S. -- military strength, security from terrorism, the position of women, the economy, and acceptance of gays and lesbians.

Beyond the Election: Americans' Priorities for Their Elected Representatives

Much of the focus of pollsters and public opinion experts this election season is on the question of who is going to win control of the House and the Senate. Who is going to win is important, but a more lasting concern is what the public thinks ...

Americans Want New Debt Supercommittee to Compromise

Six in 10 Americans say members of the new bipartisan "supercommittee" mandated to find new ways of reducing the federal budget deficit should compromise, even if the agreement reached is one they personally disagree with. This includes a ...

Fewer Americans Getting Health Insurance From Employer

Fewer Americans reported having employer-based health insurance in 2012 than did in 2008, 2009, and 2010, but at 44.5%, this figure is unchanged from 2011. Government-based health insurance continues to trend up.

U.S. Uninsured Rate at 11.0%, Lowest in Eight-Year Trend

In the first quarter of 2016, the uninsured rate among U.S. adults averaged 11.0%, down from 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2015. This marks a new low in Gallup and Healthways' eight-year trend.

More Americans Reliant on Government Healthcare in 2009

With President Obama standing firm on the urgency of healthcare reform, Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index data find that the health insurance landscape in America did change from 2008 to 2009. A larger number of Americans were reliant on ...

What Americans Want Their Government to Do Now

Despite the partisan rancor surrounding the midterm campaign, majorities agree on several things the government can do regardless of who wins on Nov. 6.

Four Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Patient Readmissions

Hospitals have a powerful financial incentive to reduce readmissions. But identifying and deploying the right strategies is easier said than done.

Most Americans Remain Satisfied With Healthcare System

Two-thirds of Americans are satisfied with the way the healthcare system in the U.S. is working for them, little changed since mid-March. Those without health insurance and Republicans have the lowest satisfaction levels.