Medical Xpress December 17, 2025
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans believe the U.S. health care system is in crisis, and high costs are the top reason why, according to a new poll.
The data, released Dec. 15 by Gallup Inc., showed that 29% of adults consider the biggest health problem facing the country to be the cost of care.
Another 23% said the health care system is either in crisis or has major problems, one of the highest levels Gallup has ever recorded.
Gallup surveyed about 1,300 adults between Nov. 3 and Nov. 25. The results have a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points.
About 81% of Democrats and 64% of Republicans said the health care system is in serious trouble,...
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