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“Access” Gains as Top Perceived U.S. Health Problem

By Roll Call Staff
Posted December 3, 2007 at 11:19am

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Thirty percent of Americans, up from 22% a year ago, name access to healthcare as the most urgent health problem facing the country today. This is the highest percentage mentioning access in the 20 years Gallup has asked the question. Access now ties with healthcare costs as the top-rated concern.

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