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25% of Americans Say Healthcare System is in Crisis
12/15/2025
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Story summary
- A West Health-Gallup poll shows 25% of Americans view the healthcare system as in crisis.
- Forty-seven percent say it has major problems, the highest crisis rate on record.
- The expiration of expanded health care tax credits in two weeks is expected to raise insurance premiums for about 20 million Americans.
- Republicans have shown little interest in extending these credits.
- Discharge petitions to force a vote have not garnered House support.
