Medical Economics October 1, 2024
Patient advocacy group launches campaign to bring medical debt to forefront of voters’ minds when they go to the polls.
Health care and drug costs are moving up the list of concerns as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
Meanwhile, a patient advocacy group hopes to motivate voters and lawmakers with a new “I Am A Medical Debt Voter” information campaign this election season.
High costs
A new national survey by West Health-Gallup Poll found 63% of voters said a candidate’s position on Medicare or Social Security is the single most important issue for them, or among the most important issues. Health care costs trailed at 57%, followed by prescription drug prices, a top issued for 47% of voters. Mental health...