Public Opinion Research
West Health has partnered with Gallup, a preeminent polling organization, since 2018 to give a voice to the opinions and experiences of the American people including the real-life consequences families face such as skipping treatments due to cost, staying in jobs out of fear of losing health insurance or knowing a family member or friend whose died after being unable to afford treatment.
The West Health-Gallup partnership also tracks public sentiment on the desire for policy action to rein in the high costs of healthcare services and prescription drugs. Consistently, the research demonstrates the need for government action to lower costs for all Americans.
Healthcare Affordability Dashboard
Rising costs and the postponement of care have been years in the making. Our interactive data dashboard serves as a tool for elected officials, policy makers, and the public to better understand the changing attitudes and behaviors toward healthcare, and what needs to be done to avoid putting the health of millions of Americans at risk.
Healthcare In America Report
The 2022 West Health-Gallup Healthcare in America Report, one of the largest surveys this year on public perceptions of the U.S. healthcare system, finds that nearly half the country (44%), or about 130 million Americans, give poor or failing grades to the U.S. healthcare system, percentages that climb higher and grow even more negative when it comes to affordability and health equity.
Recent Findings
A collection of West Health and Gallup’s ongoing research giving voice to the public’s concerns and guiding the way toward long-needed action on healthcare costs.
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Press Release: 114 Million Americans Think the U.S. Healthcare System is Failing Them
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The Hill | Forbes | Washington Post
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Press Release: Older Adults Sacrificing Basic Needs Due to Healthcare Costs
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Press Release: 112 Million Americans Struggle to Afford Healthcare
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Press Release: New Poll: Major Spike in Percent of Americans Skipping Medical Treatment due to Cost
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Press Release: An Estimated 15.5 Million Adults Under 65 Went Without Medication Due to High Drugs Costs, Latest West Health-Gallup Study Shows
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Press Release: Most Americans Support Medicare Negotiation for Drug Prices Despite Claims It Would Hurt Innovation
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