Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2023
Americans’ confidence in the healthcare system may be at a low point, but behind their overarching sentiment are varying degrees of satisfaction with professionals and institutions within the industry.
In 2023, only 34% of Americans said they have a great deal or quite a lot of confidence in the U.S. medical system — more confidence than organized religion, less than the police, and the lowest score in a decade, according to Gallup.
Behind that meager confidence score are fluctuating levels of satisfaction with major components of the healthcare system, from care providers to institutions. Gallup conducted its 2023 Health and Healthcare survey Nov. 1-21, finding respondents are most satisfied by their experiences...