Maryland

Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey

A survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that:

Nearly 3 in 5 (55%) experienced at least one healthcare affordability burden in the past year;
More than 4 in 5 (82%) reported worry about affording healthcare in the future;
Lower-income respondents and respondents with disabilities were more likely to report go without care and incurring debt due to healthcare costs; and
Across party lines, respondents expressed 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.

2022 Briefs

Healthcare Affordability

Prescription Drugs

Healthcare Access and Fairness

Recent Surveys

Maryland Residents Bear Healthcare Affordability Burdens Unequally; Distrust of/Disrespect by Healthcare Providers Lead Some to Delay/Go Without Needed Care

A survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that: Differences in Affordability Burdens and Concerns Race/Ethnicity Racial disparities in healthcare are well-documented and affordability issues impact access to care and financial burdens for…

Maryland Residents 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 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, found that: A Range of Healthcare Affordability Burdens Like many Americans, Maryland adults experience hardship due to high healthcare costs. All told, more than half…

Maryland Residents Worried about High Drug Costs; Support a Range of Government Solutions

According to a survey of more than 1,300 Maryland adults, conducted from July 6 to July 20, 2022, respondents are concerned about prescription drug costs and express a strong desire for policymakers to enact solutions. Nearly half (49%) of survey respondents reported being…

Altarum in Action

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