LATEST POLL SHOWS Most Americans Oppose Government-Run Healthcare Bill
July 16, 2009 Washington, DC— A national poll conducted July 15th by Insider Advantage reveals that most Americans oppose the government-run healthcare proposal unveiled this week by House Democratic leaders.
In addition, 61% believe that the massive fraud and abuse in Medicare and Medicaid should be addressed prior to the enactment of any additional government-run healthcare programs.
Below is a summary of the polling questions and findings.
- What is your opinion of the proposed government-run healthcare program which is currently a part of the US House of Representative’s overall healthcare legislation?
Favor 26%
Somewhat favor 11%
Somewhat oppose 8%
Oppose 44%
No opinion 11%
- What level of trust do you have in the federal government’s ability to provide and administer an efficient and effective healthcare program?
Trust the government 26%
Undecided 20%
Do not trust the government 47%
No opinion 7%
- In terms of dollars, how much fraud and waste do you believe there is in the current federal Medicaid and Medicare programs?
Significant 41%
Somewhat significant 32%
Somewhat insignificant 7%
Insignificant 7%
No opinion 13%
- Do you believe that government leaders should address the issues of fraud and waste under Medicaid and Medicare before enacting an entirely new additional government-run health program?
Should address fraud/abuse before new law 61%
Should address fraud/abuse but enact law 27%
Fraud/abuse is insignificant compared to need for law 5%
Undecided 7%
- If you or a family member does work for a business that currently does not pay for healthcare insurance or benefits, what do you believe the leaders of such a business would be likely to do if told they must pay for and provide healthcare insurance or pay a penalty of up to 8% of the salary of each worker not covered?
They will reduce the number of employees 33%
They will pay penalty or provide healthcare but try to lower salary 26%
They will provide healthcare 23%
They will pay penalty 5%
They will increase the number of employees 1%
No opinion 12%
The poll was conducted by InsiderAdvantage on July 15 among 636 registered voters across the nation. The margin of error is plus or minus 3.8%, and the data have been weighted for age, race, gender and political affiliation.
For more information, please contact:
Nancy Desmond
CEO, Center for Health Transformation
202-375-2007
