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82% of voters want lower health-care costs addressed

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 4:42 PM UTC · How we work

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Voters Prioritize Health

U.S. voters rank health care as a very important factor in their vote, according to a Pew Research poll.
An October KFF poll shows 82 % of voters want candidates to address health-care costs.
An Axios-Ipsos poll finds 43 % support Medicare for All, 24 % oppose, and 32 % are unsure.
The same poll indicates 66 % favor greater federal spending to lower health-care costs.

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American Employers Tie Coverage

The United States spends nearly $15,000 per person each year on health care, double wealthy peers.
Most Americans get health insurance through their jobs, linking coverage to employment.
Dr. Clay Marsh says the system rewards treating illness rather than health maintenance.
Insurers and drug makers wield strong lobbying power that influences rules and sustains high U.S. drug prices.

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Britain Battles NHS Strain

Israel runs a universal health insurance system where nonprofit health funds compete to deliver care.
Private medical services in Israel are always available and can provide faster, higher-quality treatment.
Britain’s National Health Service sees waiting-list growth, budget strains and overstretched staff.
Both Britain and Israel face professional burnout, but Israel also delivers cutting-edge treatments praised internationally.

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Voters Prioritize Health

U.S. voters rank health care as a very important factor in their vote, according to a Pew Research poll.
An October KFF poll shows 82 % of voters want candidates to address health-care costs.
An Axios-Ipsos poll finds 43 % support Medicare for All, 24 % oppose, and 32 % are unsure.
The same poll indicates 66 % favor greater federal spending to lower health-care costs.

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