Louisiana
2023 Louisiana Consumer Health Experience State Survey InfographicConsumer Healthcare Experience State Survey
A survey of more than 1,400 Louisiana adults, conducted from July 19 to July 29, 2023, found that:
- Nearly 7 in 10 (67%) experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the past year;
- Nearly 4 in 5 (78%) worry about affording healthcare in the future;
- Lower-income respondents and respondents with disabilities reported higher rates of going without care and incur debt due to healthcare costs; and
- Across party lines, respondents express strong support for government-led solutions.
Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) is designed to elicit respondents’ unbiased views on a wide range of health system issues, including confidence using the health system, financial burden and views on fixes that might be needed.
Below are Data Briefs with statewide survey results.
2023 Briefs
Recent Surveys
Louisiana Respondents Bear Health Care Affordability Burdens Unequally; Distrust of/Disrespect by Health Care Providers Leads Some to Delay/Go Without Needed Care
Key Findings A survey of more than 1,400 Louisiana adults, conducted from July 19 to July 29, 2023, found that: Difference in Affordability Burdens & Concerns Race The intersection of racial disparities in health care and affordability issues impact access to care…
Read MoreLouisiana Respondents Struggle to Afford High Healthcare Costs; Worry about Affording Healthcare in the Future; Support Government Action across Party Lines
Key Findings A survey of more than 1,400 Louisiana adults, conducted from July 19 to July 29, 2023, found that: A Range of Healthcare Affordability Burdens Like many Americans, Louisiana adults experience hardship due to high healthcare costs. All told, over two-thirds (67%)…
Read MoreLouisiana Survey Respondents Have Difficulty Navigating the Health Care System, Understanding Cost-Sharing Obligations; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
A 2023 survey of more than 1,400 Louisiana adults, conducted from July 11 to July 24, 2023, found thatmany respondents face challenges confidently navigating the health care system and understanding theircost-sharing obligations. These challenges are sometimes attributed to low levels of health…
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Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner cites CHESS survey in letter to State House Committee on Health and Human Services about HB072 related to reimbursement rates and repealing affordability standards. Read more
Washington State Senator Patty Murray’s office cites the WA CHESS survey in press release about Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing where Senator Murray questioned CEOs of major pharmaceutical companies about the high prices charged to Americans for their prescription drugs. Read more
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