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Ohio Survey Respondents Struggle to Afford High Health Care Costs, Worry about Affording Health Care in the Future, and Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Executive Summary Health care affordability remains a persistent challenge for many Ohio residents. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how high health care costs contribute to delayed care, financial strain, and widespread concern about affording care in the future. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 1,400 Ohio […]
Read MoreOhio Survey Respondents Worry about Hospital Costs, Face Challenges Understanding Cost and Quality Information, and Support Government Action
Executive Summary Hospital care is a major source of financial concern for many Ohio residents. Findings from Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS), conducted among more than 1,400 Ohio adults from June 30 to July 6, 2026, highlight widespread worry about hospital costs. The results also point to challenges understanding hospital costs and quality […]
Read MoreOhio Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills, Incur Medical Debt, and Express Bipartisan Support Government Action
Executive Summary Medical debt remains a common consequence of high and unpredictable out-of-pocket medical costs. Findings from the Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS) illustrate how unexpected medical bills and affordability challenges contribute to financial strain for many Ohio households. This brief describes findings from a survey of more than 1,400 Ohio adults, conducted by […]
Read MoreOhio Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs and Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Executive Summary Prescription drug costs are a significant concern for many Ohio residents. Findings from Altarum’s Consumer Healthcare Experience State Survey (CHESS), conducted among more than 1,400 Ohio adults from June 30 to July 6, 2026, highlight widespread medication rationing due to cost, high levels of worry about affording needed prescriptions, and broad support for […]
Read MorePolicymaking in the Age of Affordability: Surveys Show Bipartisan Support for Wide Range of Health Care Policies
Authors: Alexandra Allen, MSPPM, Beth Beaudin-Seiler, PhD Health care affordability is a top concern for patients, families, and employers, and a leading issue residents want state policymakers to address. High costs strain household budgets, increase stress, and contribute to reduced access to care and poorer health outcomes. Nearly half of U.S. adults struggle to afford […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Worry about High Drug Costs; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Prescription drug prices in the United States are nearly 2.8 times higher than the prices in other OECD countries, like Canada, Japan, and France.1 With seven in every ten American adults (70.5%) prescribed at least one medication, these high costs impact the majority of the population to some degree.2 Medication Rationing When prescription drugs are […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Receive Unexpected Medical Bills and Incur Medical Debt; Express Bipartisan Support for Government Action
Unexpected Medical Bills Twenty-eight percent (29%) of Maine respondents received an unexpected medical bill in the past year. Unexpected bills can be a major contributor to health care debt. A national survey found that many medical debts come from one-time or short-term medical expenses, which are often unexpected, and that many households don’t have the […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Report Variations in Health Care Worry, Confidence and Affordability Burdens
Summary According to a survey of more than 1,200 Maine adults conducted from January 13 to February 9, 2026, many residents have had inconsistent experiences accessing and affording the health care system in the past year. Among those respondents: Variations in Health Care Affordability Between Households Factors like household income and composition impact on how […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Worry about High Hospital Costs; Face Challenges Understanding Quality and Cost of Care; Support a Range of Government Solutions
Summary Hospitals provide essential services and are vital to the well-being of our communities. However, a recent survey of over 1,200 Maine adults, conducted from January 13 to February 19, 2026, revealed widespread concern about the cost of hospital care, a lack of confidence in navigating the health care system, understanding their cost sharing obligations, […]
Read MoreMaine Survey Respondents Struggle to Afford High Health Care Costs; Worry about Affording Health Care in the Future; Express Bipartisan Support for Policy Solutions
Health care is expensive in the U.S., and Maine is no exception. Nearly three in every four respondents (72%) reported experiencing at least one health care affordability burden in the last year; such as being uninsured due to cost, delaying, or forgoing needed health services entirely due to cost or finding themselves in financial burden […]
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