healthcare affordability

Rural Ohio schools face budget crises with over 120 districts projecting negative cash balances by 2029. A crypto company linked to Donald Trump's family funded Vivek Ramaswamy's governor campaign, which advocates for Ohio public funds to invest in Bitcoin. Fewer than 49% of Americans report being able to afford healthcare, the lowest rate since 2021.

A majority of Americans prioritize healthcare affordability in their voting decisions, with bipartisan support for policies like direct-to-consumer drug sales and expanded prescription drug discounts. The Axios-Ipsos poll highlights a partisan divide over reinstating Affordable Care Act subsidies, which could influence the 2022 midterms as economic pressures intersect with healthcare costs.

A new poll by West Health-Gallup shows that about half of U.S. adults could afford healthcare and had access to quality care in the past year, with the number having declined. The data comes from the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index.

A 2025 survey by the Urban Institute found 46% of U.S. adults struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability challenges. Disparities were noted across insurance types, disabilities, race, and regions like the South and rural areas.

A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with disparities among uninsured individuals (60%), adults with disabilities (69%), and racial minorities. The Urban Institute report highlights affordability challenges linked to medical debt, unmet healthcare needs, and regional disparities, particularly in the South and rural areas.

A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) facing the highest challenges. Disparities were noted across race, region, and health conditions, with the South and rural areas reporting higher affordability issues.

A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with disparities based on insurance type, disability status, race, and health conditions. Uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) faced the highest affordability challenges, while regions like the South and rural areas reported higher issues compared to urban areas.

A survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare in 2025, with 60% of uninsured adults reporting affordability challenges. Disparities were noted among people with disabilities, Black and Hispanic adults, and those with chronic health conditions, while regions with limited Medicaid expansion, like the South, saw higher rates of affordability issues.

A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with uninsured adults (60%) and those with disabilities (69%) facing the highest challenges. Disparities were noted among racial groups, with Black and Hispanic adults more likely to report affordability issues than white and Asian adults. Health conditions like stroke and COPD correlated with higher rates of unmet healthcare needs due to costs.

A 2025 survey of 10,000 U.S. adults found 46% struggled to afford healthcare, with 60% of uninsured adults facing affordability issues. Disparities existed across insurance types, disabilities, race, and health conditions, with over 70% of those with strokes or COPD reporting challenges. High deductibles and premium increases in Marketplace plans were also highlighted.

Georgia Democratic candidates for governor are unified in pledging to expand Medicaid, a key party priority, but new federal legislation may complicate implementation by 2026. Healthcare affordability is a top voter concern, with over half a million Georgians losing insurance after pandemic-era subsidies ended, and candidates highlight Medicaid expansion as a solution.