New England Journal of Medicine Article: Voters and Health Care in the 2006 Election October 30, 2006 Poll Finding New England Journal of Medicine Article: Voters and Health Care in the 2006 ElectionA New England Journal of Medicine article finds that health care is not likely to play a major role in the November 2006 Congressional elections but could still be a factor in selected close races.This article, by…
Data Note: Voters Views of the Economy: What’s Health Care Got to Do With It? October 30, 2006 Poll Finding Voters frequently cite the economy as a key issue in determining their preferences in any given election. At the same time, many people report that they are very worried about the rising costs of health care, naming it as a top personal concern. This Public Opinion Data Note focuses on…
Summary: Health Poll Report Survey: Voters on Health Care and the 2006 Elections October 1, 2006 Poll Finding This Kaiser Health Poll Report Summary examines voters’ views and worries on health care and other issues in light of the upcoming November 7, 2006, Congressional elections. The nationally representative telephone survey was conducted between Oct. 5 and Oct. 10 among 1,052 registered voters. It was conducted and analyzed by…
Toplines: Health Poll Report Survey: Voters on Health Care and the 2006 Elections October 1, 2006 Poll Finding These toplines contain the detailed results from a survey examining voters’ views and worries on health care and other issues in light of the upcoming November 7, 2006, Congressional elections. The nationally representative telephone survey was conducted between Oct. 5 and Oct. 10 among 1,052 registered voters. It was conducted…
Health Poll Report Survey: Voters on Health Care and the 2006 Elections October 1, 2006 Poll Finding This October 2006 survey examines voters’ views and worries on health care and other issues in advance of the midterm Congressional elections.Overall, nearly half (46%) of voters say they are “very worried” about having to pay more for their health care or insurance, putting health care costs at the top…
Health Care One Year After Hurricane Katrina July 30, 2006 Event Health Care One Year After Hurricane Katrina Extended interviews with survivors and a related film, “Voices of the Storm: Health Care After Katrina,” are available below. August 29, 2006, marks the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s catastrophic landfall. The Kaiser Family Foundation continues its commitment to help respond to the…
Toplines — Kaiser Health Poll Report: Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit January 31, 2006 Poll Finding Toplines — Kaiser Health Poll Report: Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug BenefitThese toplines contain the detailed results from the February 2006 tracking poll on seniors’ views toward the new Medicare drug benefit.Survey Toplines (.pdf)
Chartpack: Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit January 31, 2006 Poll Finding Chartpack: Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug BenefitThese charts highlight key data from the February 2006 tracking poll on seniors’ views toward the new Medicare drug benefit.Chartpack (.pdf)
Kaiser Health Poll Report Survey – Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit January 31, 2006 Poll Finding Kaiser Health Poll Report Survey – Selected Findings on Seniors’ Views of the Medicare Prescription Drug BenefitThis February 2006 Kaiser Family Foundation tracking poll finds that 45% of seniors say they have enrolled or plan to enroll in a drug plan, 29% say they do not intend to enroll in…
Medicaid at 40 July 10, 2005 Video The Kaiser Family Foundation has produced three documentaries to mark the 40th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. The documentaries examine the social needs that led policymakers to create these programs, the expectations of what they would achieve and the reality of these programs today. Key policymakers, staff officials and members…
