Data Note: Public Worries About And Experience With Surprise Medical Bills
This data note captures February 2020 poll findings on the public's worries about and experiences with unexpected and surprise medical bills.
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How Worried Are Americans That Coronavirus Will Affect Them or Their Family?
FeatureThose in fair or poor health are more likely to say they are very or somewhat concerned that they or a family member will contract the coronavirus, compared to those who report having an excellent, very good, or good health status. Learn more in this Chart of the Week.
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Where Do the Democratic Candidates Stand on Health Reform and Prescription Drug Prices?
FeatureThis quick primer explains where the 7 Democratic candidates for president participating in the Feb. 25 debate in South Carolina stand on health reform.
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KFF Health Tracking Poll – February 2020: Health Care in the 2020 Election
FeatureThis month's KFF Health Tracking poll explores the role of health care in the 2020 election, and public opinion on the Affordable Care Act.
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The Past, Present, And Possible Future Of Public Opinion On The Affordable Care Act
FeatureThis Health Affairs article reviews 102 nationally representative public opinion polls in the period 2010–19 and finds public opinion has shifted in a sustained way at only two points in time: in a negative direction following technical problems in the first enrollment period, and in a positive direction after President Donald Trump’s election and subsequent Republican repeal efforts.
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Since 2016, More People Say the ACA Has Helped Them or Their Families, Fewer Say It Has Hurt
FeatureFrom 2016 to 2019, more people say the ACA has helped them or their families across income level. Fewer say it has hurt.
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Health Care in the New Hampshire Democratic Primary: KFF Analysis of AP VoteCast Polling
FeatureHealth care ranks among the top issues for voters in the Democratic primaries. This slideshow examines the role of health care as an issue in the 2020 New Hampshire Democratic primary and is based on KFF analysis of AP VoteCast, a survey of New Hampshire primary voters conducted for the Associated Press by NORC at the University of Chicago.
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In N.H. Democratic Primary, Beating President Trump Mattered More to Health Care Voters than Policy Ideas
FeatureElecting a presidential candidate who can defeat President Trump mattered more to health care voters in New Hampshire than policy ideas.
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Health Issues and the Election Quiz
FeatureTest your knowledge about health facts, policy issues and proposals that are emerging among the 2020 presidential candidates. The 10 questions focus on health issues in the 2020 election, including: health care costs, prescription drug prices, the Affordable Care Act and changes in health insurance coverage, reproductive health, and Medicare-for-all and public option proposals.
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Drug Overdose Deaths Have Declined Nationally and in Most States, Though Some States Have Seen Increases
FeatureWhile drug overdose deaths have declined nationally and in most states, 19 states have seen increases since 2017.