- Public opinion of the Affordable Care Act was split, with 43 percent reporting a favorable view and 42 percent expressing an unfavorable view.
- Among Democrats, Republicans and independents, 76 percent responded that high-cost drugs for chronic conditions should be a top priority for the President and Congress.
- Most respondents felt provider network protections, increased price transparency and healthcare quality should be regarded as top priorites.
- Less than one in five surveyed say they have seen information comparing quality or prices for hospitals, physicians or insurers in the past 12 months.
- Less than one in 10 report using information such as ratings, quality or price reports.
You can view the findings of the survey here.
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