This document summarizes findings from the August 2013 Kaiser Health Tracking Poll on public views about the Affordable Care Act. Key findings include:
- Doctors/nurses, federal/state agencies, and pharmacists are seen as the most trusted sources of information on the ACA, while social media is least trusted.
- 36% report actively seeking out more information on the ACA, mostly from the internet or news media. 10% report being contacted about the law.
- Views are mixed on whether the ACA remains law, with 44% unaware of its current status. Opinions of the law remain polarized along partisan lines.
- 57% oppose defunding the ACA through budget cuts
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CFIF National Swing States Survey Executive SummaryJeff Mazzella
The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) released key findings of a national survey measuring the healthcare priorities of voters nationally and in 12 key swing states ahead of the November 2020 election. The survey was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for CFIF from September 28 – October 5.
All product and company names mentioned herein are for identification and educational purposes only and are the property of, and may be trademarks of, their respective owners.
CFIF National Swing States Survey Executive SummaryJeff Mazzella
The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) released key findings of a national survey measuring the healthcare priorities of voters nationally and in 12 key swing states ahead of the November 2020 election. The survey was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies for CFIF from September 28 – October 5.
The Criminalization of Health Care: White-Collar Crash Course Webinar SeriesEpstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Jack Wenik - White-Collar Crash Course Webinar Series - October 24, 2017.
Discussion Points:
* DOJ’s increasing focus on the individual in health care fraud matters (Park doctrine, Yates memorandum, and recent settlements)
* DOJ’s criminal tools for investigating health care matters (review of qui tam complaints, an array of statutes, and HIPAA subpoenas)
* DOJ’s attempt to assign criminal liability for medical decision-making
* Pushing back against the above, and what you can do to minimize risk
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/the-criminalization-of-health-care-white-collar-crash-course-webinar-series/
Take a coffee break every Tuesday in October at 2 p.m. ET to join us for a 15-minute webinar covering white-collar and criminal enforcement issues!
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Health Care Fraud Investigations: What to Do When the Government KnocksEpstein Becker Green
Webinar with moderator Marcia Nusgart, R.Ph., of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, and attorneys George B. Breen, David E. Matyas, and Lynn Shapiro Snyder of Epstein Becker Green. August 17, 2016.
This webinar will provide insight into expanding government investigations and offer ways to enhance your compliance efforts including:
* High risk health care fraud issues
* How to manage a 'touch' by the government enforcement players such as the receipt of a subpoena, and
* The current enforcement climate
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/health-care-fraud-investigations-what-to-do-when-the-government-knocks/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
FDA Cybersecurity Recommendations to Comply with NIST - Wearables Crash Cours...Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Kim Tyrrell-Knott - Wearables Crash Course Webinar Series - June 21, 2016.
Cybersecurity is a serious risk management issue for all technology and wearables and other wireless technologies, in particular. This session will address FDA's recommendations for a comprehensive cybersecurity program that manages risks throughout the product life cycle.
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/fda-cybersecurity-recommendations-to-comply-with-nist-a-best-practice-for-all-wearables-wearables-crash-course-webinar-series/
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A consumer study prepared by PwC to investigate how behavioral, regulatory, and technological disruption are changing consumer's approaches to managing their health.
Understand what consumers value most when managing their health and how much additional responsibility they’re willing to take on to reduce the cost of their healthcare.
Privacy and Wearables - Wearables Crash Course Webinar SeriesMeltem Tarhan
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Patricia M. Wagner - Wearables Crash Course Webinar Series - June 28, 2016.
Wearables can collect a significant amount of information. This session will discuss what you should disclose to consumers, what legal limitations may restrict your use or disclosure of data collected, and how to navigate the process.
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/privacy-and-wearables-wearables-crash-course-webinar-series/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
The Criminalization of Health Care: White-Collar Crash Course Webinar SeriesEpstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Jack Wenik - White-Collar Crash Course Webinar Series - October 24, 2017.
Discussion Points:
* DOJ’s increasing focus on the individual in health care fraud matters (Park doctrine, Yates memorandum, and recent settlements)
* DOJ’s criminal tools for investigating health care matters (review of qui tam complaints, an array of statutes, and HIPAA subpoenas)
* DOJ’s attempt to assign criminal liability for medical decision-making
* Pushing back against the above, and what you can do to minimize risk
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/the-criminalization-of-health-care-white-collar-crash-course-webinar-series/
Take a coffee break every Tuesday in October at 2 p.m. ET to join us for a 15-minute webinar covering white-collar and criminal enforcement issues!
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Health Care Fraud Investigations: What to Do When the Government KnocksEpstein Becker Green
Webinar with moderator Marcia Nusgart, R.Ph., of the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, and attorneys George B. Breen, David E. Matyas, and Lynn Shapiro Snyder of Epstein Becker Green. August 17, 2016.
This webinar will provide insight into expanding government investigations and offer ways to enhance your compliance efforts including:
* High risk health care fraud issues
* How to manage a 'touch' by the government enforcement players such as the receipt of a subpoena, and
* The current enforcement climate
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/health-care-fraud-investigations-what-to-do-when-the-government-knocks/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
FDA Cybersecurity Recommendations to Comply with NIST - Wearables Crash Cours...Epstein Becker Green
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Kim Tyrrell-Knott - Wearables Crash Course Webinar Series - June 21, 2016.
Cybersecurity is a serious risk management issue for all technology and wearables and other wireless technologies, in particular. This session will address FDA's recommendations for a comprehensive cybersecurity program that manages risks throughout the product life cycle.
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/fda-cybersecurity-recommendations-to-comply-with-nist-a-best-practice-for-all-wearables-wearables-crash-course-webinar-series/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
A consumer study prepared by PwC to investigate how behavioral, regulatory, and technological disruption are changing consumer's approaches to managing their health.
Understand what consumers value most when managing their health and how much additional responsibility they’re willing to take on to reduce the cost of their healthcare.
Privacy and Wearables - Wearables Crash Course Webinar SeriesMeltem Tarhan
Epstein Becker Green Webinar with Attorney Patricia M. Wagner - Wearables Crash Course Webinar Series - June 28, 2016.
Wearables can collect a significant amount of information. This session will discuss what you should disclose to consumers, what legal limitations may restrict your use or disclosure of data collected, and how to navigate the process.
http://www.ebglaw.com/events/privacy-and-wearables-wearables-crash-course-webinar-series/
These materials have been provided for informational purposes only and are not intended and should not be construed to constitute legal advice. The content of these materials is copyrighted to Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. ATTORNEY ADVERTISING.
Healthcare will be one of the central issues of the 2020 election and Medicare-For-All will drive much of that debate. In a review of twenty-eight national surveys conducted over the last two years, I have attempted to decipher how voters view the issue of Medicare-For-All.
Dr. Mollyann Brodie: "What Soaring Drug Prices Mean for Patients," 9.3.15reportingonhealth
Dr. Mollyann Brodie's presentation from "What Soaring Drug Prices Mean for Patients," 9.3.15
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To Prepare· Review the Congress website provided in the ResourcTakishaPeck109
To Prepare:
· Review the Congress website provided in the Resources and identify one recent (within the past 5 years) proposed health policy.
· Review the health policy you identified and reflect on the background and development of this health policy.
Post a description of the health policy you selected and a brief background for the problem or issue being addressed. Explain whether you believe there is an evidence base to support the proposed policy and explain why. Be specific and provide examples.
APA format and 3 references
Then respond to a peer with 2 references
Peer 1
The healthcare policy I chose is S. 3098, S.3098 -is the Preventive Care Awareness Act of 2021.
S. 3098 will provide national public health information and focus on people in a lower income bracket who have forgone services during the COVID-19 pandemic. This bill would also create a task force to promote preventative care and development programs in rural and underserved populations. Its primary focus is teaching low-income Americans the benefits of preventive healthcare. This bill is in committee and has bipartisan support (Bell et al., 2017).
Reading this proposed bill, I asked myself whether it is lower-income Americans who have forgone preventative treatment during COVID or Americans in general. Preventive screenings have long been advocated as one of the most valuable ways to facilitate early diagnosis and treatment of disease. Cancer screenings have helped lower the US cervical cancer death rate by 50% in the last three decades (2022).
According to the American Medical Association, more than 40% of Americans surveyed stopped preventative medical care as covid-19 began (Timothy M. Smith, Senior News Writer, 2020). This number included Americans of all economic levels. I believe no proof was found that only lower-income Americans skipped screenings during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to the Joint Commission, patients with lower health literacy did not see the importance of preventative care during COVID-19 (The Joint Commission, 2022). I believe there is evidence-based support for increasing education for all Americans regarding the importance of preventive health screenings, And indeed more teaching to Americans with a lower understanding of their health. This bill was given only a 3% chance of passing into law. I believe that is partly because it only attempts to reach lower-income populations and not all Americans.
50 words minimum each response
R1
I had a hard time with this question. I'd like to believe that all, if not most, health care providers have very high empathy, which would cause them to be sensitive toward patients. However, many different people with different personalities become health providers, and laws and regulations provide boundaries for most people. I believe if left alone, healthcare professionals and other professionals would choose what is most convenient for them and not what is best for the patie ...
Understanding the vocabulary of health insurance helps in selecting and using coverage effectively. eHealthInsurance commissioned a national study to determine public awareness of select health insurance terminology and the specifics of health insurance coverage. Americans admit to a health insurance vocabulary deficit.
Only a fourth (23%) feel they are very sure of what the terminology used in their health insurance policy actually means.
A third are somewhat sure of what the terminology actually means (32%).
One-fourth are not very sure (13%) or have no idea (10%) what the terminology used in their health insurance policy means.
One-fifth report they don’t have health insurance (21%).
The public demonstrates its lack of familiarity with health insurance terminology by not knowing what some of the key abbreviations stand for.
Only one-third of Americans (36%) can volunteer that HMO stands for health maintenance organization.
Only one-fifth (20%) recall that PPO stands for Preferred Provider Organization.
Only one out of nine (11%) recalls that HSA stands for Health Savings Account.
When asked how sure they were with some of the specifics of their health insurance policy, most people said they were very sure of the amount of their co-payment (61%), but half or fewer were very sure they knew the amounts of other basic elements of their coverage:
Half said they were very sure of what they paid for their health insurance premiums (50%).
45% were very sure of their annual deductible.
41% were very sure of the level of their plan’s co-insurance.
35% were very sure of their maximum annual out-of-pocket costs.
For each of these items, one-fifth indicated that the questions were not relevant since they did not have health insurance (21%).
The Great American Search for Healthcare InformationWeber Shandwick
Weber Shandwick, in partnership with KRC Research, released The Great American Search for Healthcare Information, a survey of 1,700 American adults. The research focuses on Healthcare Information Seekers, or those who look for health-related information at least once a year.
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The 2019 Employer Health Benefits Survey finds annual family premiums for employer health insurance rose 5% to average $20,576 this year. On average, workers pay $6,015 toward the cost.
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- WOMEN’S HEALTH: FERTILITY PRESERVATION
- WHAT’S NEW IN THE TREATMENT OF INFECTIOUS,
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- GENE THERAPY
- BEYOND BORDERS: GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR DEMOCRATIZING LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES AND PROMOTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE
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- Prix Galien International Awards Ceremony
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
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Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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Kaiser August 2013 Health Tracking Poll Chartpack
1. 44%
34%
33%
30%
21%
21%
20%
18%
15%
8%
3%
Your doctor or nurse
Federal agencies
State agencies
Your local pharmacist
An employer
Your local church or place of worship
Non-profit or community organization
Friends and family
A health insurance company
The news media*
Social networking sites
NA = Item not asked for this question.
*The news media includes cable TV news, national or local TV news, radio news or talk radio, online news sources, and newspapers/magazines.
NOTE: Wording for some items abbreviated; item wording between questions varies. For full question wording see topline:
http://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/kaiser-health-tracking-poll-august-2013/
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
Most Trusted on ACA: Doctors and Nurses, Federal and
State Agencies, Pharmacists
Percent who say they have heard something about the
law from each of the following in the past 30 days:
Percent who say they would trust information about the
health care law from each of the following ‘a lot’:
22%
16%
14%
19%
12%
49%
15%
81%
23%
NA
NA
2. Yes, tried to
seek out
more
information
36%
Don't know/
Refused
1%
No, have no
tried to seek
out more
information
63%
Over A Third Report Actively Seeking Out ACA Information
Over the past few months, have you tried to seek out more
information about the health care law, or not?
Among the 36% who say they sought out more information:
Where did you go to try to get additional information about
the health care law? {open-end; multiple responses accepted}
Percent who mentioned
Internet (general) 55%
News media 23
Health insurance company 8
Government website 7
Health care provider (incl. doctor, nurse,
pharmacist)
6
Other government source (not online) 6
Employer or union 5
Friends or family 3
Non-profit or community organization 3
NOTE: Only responses of 3 percent or more shown for follow-up question. Other and Don’t know/Refused responses not shown for follow-up
question.
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
3. Yes, have
been
contacted
about the
law
10%
No, have not
been
contacted
about the
law
90%
NOTE: Other, Don’t remember (VOL.), and Don’t know/Refused answers not shown for follow-up question.
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
One in Ten Say They’ve Been Contacted About Law
Have you been personally contacted by anyone about the
health care law through a phone call, email, text message, or
door to door visit, or not?
Among the 10% who say they have been contacted:
What did that person want to tell you about the health care
law? {open-end}
Percent who mentioned
Information about the law (general) 27%
Arguments against the law 11
Arguments in favor of the law 9
Did not listen/hung up 8
Called about a survey/asked me questions 6
Political arguments 4
Tried to sell me insurance 3
Heard from both sides: in favor and against 2
4. Yes, tried to
seek out
more
information
33%
No, have not
tried to seek
out more
information
67%
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
A Third of the Uninsured Report Seeking Out Info On ACA,
One In Eight Report Being Contacted About It
Yes, been
contacted
about the
health care
law
12%
No, have not
been
contacted
about the
health care
law
88%
Over the past few months, have you tried to seek out more
information about the health care law, or not?
Have you been personally contacted by anyone about the
health care law through a phone call, email, text message, or
door to door visit, or not?
AMONG THOSE WHO ARE UNINSURED AND UNDER AGE 65
5. It is still the law of the land
and is being implemented
57%
Don't know/Refused
31%
It has been overturned by
the Supreme Court and is
no longer law
5%
It has been repealed by
Congress and is no longer
law
8%
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Health Tracking Poll Omnibus Supplement (conducted August 15-18, 2013)
Over Four in Ten Unsure Whether ACA Remains Law
As you may know, a health care bill was signed into law in March 2010. As far as you know, which comes closest to
describing the current status of the health care law?
Unaware of current
status of health care
law (NET)
44%
6. 46
41
48
50
43
49
42
42 42
41
43 42 4142 42 42
39
41
34
37
41
37
42
41
42
37
41
38 38
45
38
43
36 37
35 35
37%
40
44
41
35
45
40
44
40 41
50
48
46
41
44
46
43 44 43
51
44 43 44 43
40
43 44
41
44 43
40
43
39
42
40 40
43 42%
14 14
10
14
12 11
15
18 18
9 8
13
18
14
12
15
17 16 15
19
17
19
15
19
15
19 18 17
19
14
19 19
23 23 24 23
20%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Feb
Mar
Apr
Jun
Aug
2010 2011 2012 2013
Favorable Unfavorable Don't know/Refused
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
Views of ACA Largely Unchanged This Year
As you may know, a health reform bill was signed into law in 2010. Given what you know about the health reform law, do
you have a generally favorable or generally unfavorable opinion of it?
ACA signed into law
on March 23, 2010
7. 78
72
69
73
68
75
69 68 69
73
66
71
64
72
65 64
60
65
52
62
64
62
64
66
70
62
71
69
64
72
64
72
57 58 57 58 59%
36 37
49 48
41 42
34
37 37
34
43
37
41
35
33
38
33
36
32
34 33
30
40 40 39
34
38
35 34
41
32
37
32 31
36
32
34%
13
8
23
21
16
21
11
15
12 12 11
9
12
17
20
16
24
14
11 12
19
12
16
12
7 8 7
12
8
16
10
12 12
18
15
12
15%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Feb
Mar
Apr
Jun
Aug
2010 2011 2012 2013
Democrats Independents Republicans
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
Ongoing Partisan Divide on ACA
Percent who say they have a favorable opinion of the health reform law:
ACA signed into law
on March 23, 2010
8. 62 61
64 64 63
58
56
58 57%
33 34
30 30
33 32
35
31
36%
5 5 6 6
4
9 8
11
8%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
Jan Feb Mar Apr May May Jul Apr Aug
2011 2012 2013
Disapprove of cutting off funding Approve of cutting off funding Don't know/Refused
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
Steady Opposition to Defunding the ACA Since 2011
Some lawmakers who oppose the health care law say that if Congress isn’t able to repeal the law, they should try to stop
it from being put into place by cutting off funding to implement it. Whether or not you like the health care law, would you
say you approve or disapprove of cutting off funding as a way to stop some or all of the law from being put into place?
9. Disapprove
of cutting off
funding
57%
Don't know/
Refused
8%
Approve of
cutting off
funding
36%
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
Majority Oppose Defunding the Health Care Law
Some lawmakers who oppose the health care law say that if
Congress isn’t able to repeal the law, they should try to stop it
from being put into place by cutting off funding to implement
it. Whether or not you like the health care law, would you say
you approve or disapprove of cutting off funding as a way to
stop some or all of the law from being put into place?
Among the 57% who disapprove of cutting off funding: Percent
who say each is a major reason why they disapprove of using
the budget process to stop implementation of the health care
law
69%
56%
49%
35%
The appropriate way to stop a law is
to repeal it, or to NOT pass it in the
first place. Using the budget process
to stop a law is not the way our
government should work
Without funding the law will be
crippled and won't work as planned,
which is not good for its supporters
or opponents
The health care law will be a good
thing for the country and should be
implemented as written
We've heard enough about the
health care law and it's time to move
on to something else
10. A lot
8%
Some
14%
Only a
little
34%
Nothing at
all
45%
June 2013
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
More Report Hearing About Health Insurance
Marketplaces in August
A lot
12%
Some
21%
Dk/Ref.
1%
Only a
little
34%
Nothing at
all
33%
August 2013
As you may know, the health care law does create health insurance exchanges or marketplaces where people who don’t
get coverage through their employers can shop for insurance and compare prices and benefits. How much, if anything,
have you heard about this new health insurance marketplace, [also known as (STATE EXCHANGE NAME)] in your state?
11. Favorable
43%
DK/Ref
8%
Unfavorable
49%
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Kaiser Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
Views Of Health Insurance Companies Tilt Negative, But
More Favorable Toward “Your Own” Insurance Company
Favorable
74%
DK/Ref
3%
Unfavorable
23%
Do you have a generally favorable or generally unfavorable
opinion of health insurance companies?
Among those with health insurance:
Do you have a generally favorable or generally unfavorable
opinion of YOUR OWN health insurance company?
12. 43%
41%
41%
38%
38%
35%
34%
34%
33%
Being able to see doctors you want without paying more
Having insurance cover a wide range of services
Being able to go to hospital you want without paying more
Having a plan with good customer service
Plan is easy to understand and requires minimal paperwork
Having low co-pays when you fill a prescription
Having a low monthly premium
Having a low deductible
Having low co-pays when you visit the doctor
NOTE: None/Something else (VOL.) and Don’t know/Refused answers not shown for follow-up question.
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll (conducted August 13-19, 2013)
Many Features of Health Plans Seen As Valuable; Choice of
Doctors and Range of Services Top the List
Percent who say each of the following is ‘extremely important’ to them
in a health insurance plan:
When forced to choose, percent who say
each is MOST important:
17%
12%
7%
4%
5%
4%
8%
7%
5%
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29
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29
32 31
25
32
20
28
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24
27
24
27
18
23
2626
27
26 26
23
2526
31
26
24
21
19
23%
30
32
39
33 36
33 32 34
28
44
38 39
37 38 35
39
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44
41 39
35
41
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37 3737
33 33
36
40 40
37%
32
30
28 29
30
28
29
31
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28 28
34
29
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32
30
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32
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29
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0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
AprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDecJan FebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDecJan FebMarAprMay Jul AugSepOct FebMar Jun Aug
2010 2011 2012 2013
Better off Won't make much difference Worse off
NOTE: Don’t know/Refused answers not shown.
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
Trend in Personal Impact of ACA
Do you think you and your family will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don’t you think it will
make much difference?
ACA signed into law
on March 23, 2010
14. 4543 42 43
39
42
39 38
40
34
37
38 39
37 35
39
33
38
28
35
37 37
39
37
39
34 35 36
40
34 34
31
34%
11
13
19
15
18
15
18
16 15
22
19 19 18 19 20 20 21
18
29
22
19 19
22
18 17
20
18 17 17
21
19 20 19%
3535
32
35
37
34 34
36 37
38 39
35 35
38 39
35
37
36
3636
37
36
32
38
38
35
41
37
33
35
38
40 40%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
AprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDecJan FebMarAprMayJun Jul AugSepOctNovDecJan FebMarAprMay Jul AugSepOct Feb Jun Aug
2010 2011 2012 2013
Better off Won't make much difference Worse off
NOTE: Don’t know/Refused answers not shown.
SOURCE: Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Polls
Views of ACA’s Impact on Country Holds Steady In 2013
Do you think the country as a whole will be better off or worse off under the health reform law, or don’t you think it will
make much difference?
ACA signed into law
on March 23, 2010
15. This Kaiser Health Tracking Poll was designed and analyzed by public opinion researchers at the Kaiser Family Foundation
led by Mollyann Brodie, Ph.D., including Liz Hamel, Claudia Deane, and Sarah Cho. The survey was conducted August 13-
19, 2013, among a nationally representative random digit dial telephone sample of 1,503 adults ages 18 and older, living
in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii (note: persons without a telephone could not be included in the
random selection process). Computer-assisted telephone interviews conducted by landline (751) and cell phone (752,
including 385 who had no landline telephone) were carried out in English and Spanish by Princeton Data Source under
the direction of Princeton Survey Research Associates International (PSRAI). The combined landline and cell phone
sample was weighted to balance the sample demographics to match Census estimates for the national population on
sex, age, education, race, Hispanic origin, nativity (for Hispanics only), region and telephone usage.
One additional question was asked on the Princeton Data Source omnibus survey. The Kaiser Health Tracking Poll
Omnibus Supplement was conducted August 15-18, 2013, among a nationally representative random digit dial telephone
sample of 1,000 adults ages 18 and older, living in the continental United States. Interviews conducted by landline (500)
and cell phone (500, including 265 who had no landline telephone) were carried out in English only.
All statistical tests of significance account for the effect of weighting. The margin of sampling error including the design
effect for the full sample of the main survey is plus or minus 3 percentage points and plus or minus 4 percentage points
for the omnibus survey. For results based on subgroups, the margin of sampling error may be higher. Note that sampling
error is only one of many potential sources of error in this or any other public opinion poll.
The full question wording and methodology of the polls can be viewed online at:
http://www.kff.org/health-reform/poll-finding/kaiser-health-tracking-poll-august-2013/
Methodology