The patient experience: Out-of-pocket costs are driving patients affordability and access challenges

For too many Americans, simply having health insurance isn’t enough to afford and access the care they need. Our inaugural Patient Experience Survey (PES) reveals how rising out-of-pocket costs can...
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New poll shows Americans reject Medicare negotiation once they learn more about the policy

As the debate in Washington around drug pricing proposals continues to intensify, a new Ipsos/PhRMA poll shows Medicare “negotiation” is not nearly as popular as some might suggest. Survey findings...
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What is Kaiser Family Foundation up to?

For years, Kaiser Family Foundation (Kaiser) has reminded lawmakers that Americans are opposed to government “negotiation” in drug pricing should it lead to less access to medicines and destroy...
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New report shows 3 in 10 Americans that have insurance still face a financial barrier to care

Today, we released the results in the first report in a series on patient experiences with the health care system. The report, titled “Barriers to Health Care Access in the Patient Experience,”...
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Recent polling misrepresents public support for Medicare “negotiation”

Proponents of government price setting often misrepresent voters’ opinions on support for allowing the federal government to “negotiate” drug prices. This includes recent polling from advocacy firms...
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Myth vs. fact: Polling and Medicare “negotiation”

As some in Washington consider legislation related to prescription medicines and how to best help Americans manage health care costs, government “negotiation” of prescription medicines within...
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Data shows voters strongly support protecting access to their medicines

In our current health care system, the Medicare Part D program helps ensure seniors and people with disabilities have access to the prescription medicines they need. While more than 90% of seniors...
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Data shows COVID-19 vaccines are creating a pathway to a strong U.S. recovery

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, Americans are reemerging from the COVID-19 pandemic with heightened hopes and confidence in a strong U.S. recovery. The COVID-19 vaccines have been...
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New polling shows Americans are sounding the alarm on the TRIPS IP waiver

Last week, the Biden administration announced support for a waiver of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement, which could lead to...
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Health care costs and affordability remain a major challenge for most Americans, even among those with insurance. According to a March Gallup poll, nearly one-in-five (18%) U.S. adults report that if...
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