Poll: Over Half of Voters of Color Oppose Government Negotiation of Drug Prices Once They Learn About Consequences for Patients
WASHINGTON , July 27 /Businesswire/ - The National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) and National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) released results from a recent joint poll conducted by Morning Consult revealing that voters with chronic conditions, seniors, and voters of color’s top health care priorities for the midterm elections include lowering out-of-pocket costs, addressing health equity and paving the way for research and development (R&D) for future innovative treatments.
Key takeaways from the poll include:
Reducing Overall Costs of Health Care Coverage Is Top of Mind for Voters of Color This November
Vulnerable Communities Concerned with Health Care Access and Increased Health Disparities
Voters of Color Oppose Government Drug Price Negotiation Once They Learn About Tradeoffs to Access and Innovation
Percentage of Voters Who Oppose Government Negotiation of Some Drug Prices | ||
Arguments* | Total Oppose | |
Has a Chronic Condition | Seniors | |
It could limit people's access to newer prescription medicines | 56% |
59% |
It could lead to less research and development for new medicines and treatments | 52% |
58% |
It could delay people's access to newer prescription medicines | 58% |
61% |
It could leave us less prepared for the next COVID variant or pandemic outbreak | 51% |
55% |
“Vulnerable populations continue to be impacted by health care inequity and the pandemic has exacerbated and made the issue harder to ignore,” said National Hispanic Council on Aging President and CEO Dr. Yanira Cruz. “This poll confirms that communities of color want their elected officials to prioritize reforms that address their true health care concerns without impacting their access to future innovations or leaving them even more vulnerable to the impacts of future public health challenges.”
“This poll highlights real concerns about a health system that continues to fall short of meeting the needs of patients of color, their families and communities,” said National Minority Quality Forum President and CEO Dr. Gary A. Puckrein. “Our nation’s elected and appointed officials must engage in efforts to reimagine the health services enterprise in a manner that assigns the highest value to mitigation of patient risk. Congress must consider how any potential policies could serve to delay or prevent access to essential therapies.”
About The National Hispanic Council on Aging
NHCOA is the leading national organization working to improve the lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NHCOA has been a strong voice dedicated to promoting, educating, and advocating for research, policy, and practice in the areas of economic security, health, and housing for Hispanic older adults, families, and caregivers for more than 50 years. For more information about NHCOA call 202-347-9733 or visit www.NHCOA.org.
About The National Minority Quality Forum
The National Minority Quality Forum assists health care providers, professionals, administrators, researchers, policymakers, and community and faith-based organizations in delivering appropriate health care to minority communities. This assistance is based on providing the evidence in the form of science, research, and analysis that will lead to the effective organization and management of system resources to improve the quality and safety of health care for the entire population of the U.S., including minorities. For more information, please visit www.nmqf.org.
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