Consumers More Optimistic than Doctors Regarding Future of U.S. Health Care Reform

[G_j]

Consumers More Optimistic than Doctors Regarding Future of U.S. Health Care Reform

Posted on: Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 16:45 CDT

- Consumers confident; doctors uncertain about progress in the next five years -

FLEMINGTON, N.J., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national study among 2,547 physicians and consumers revealed that consumers have a more positive outlook on the future of health care reform in the U.S.

The study was conducted by HCD Research and the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion (MCIPO) during April 10-12, to obtain physicians' and consumers' perception of U.S. health care reform. Respondents were also asked to provide their perceptions of specific health care-related industries and professions. To view detailed results go to: www.mediacurves.com.


The study will be conducted on a monthly basis among physicians and consumers to measure perceptions of the health care reform process in the United States. Each month, an overall metric score will be reported for physicians and consumers to monitor trends and perceptions.

The metric is comprised of two questions. One question measures the perceived progress of health care reform; and the other question determines whether respondents perceive that health care reform is heading in the right direction. The metric is reported on a scale ranging from -100 points to +100 points.

Among the study findings:
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[lumberjack_jeff]

1. If the problem is that 17% of GDP goes to health care...

... then it seems sensible for Doctors to be concerned about the possible solutions.

But, I'm not a doctor, so I'm not in any way conflicted.

[Quantess]

2. Interesting.

I would believe the doctors' word over the consumers'.

[riderinthestorm]

3. This is really a measure of insurance company control. Doctors know it intimately.

So many consumers don't yet fully understand the horrible control insurance companies exert over their health care.

Doctors "get it".

"We" (health care consumers), obviously, do not get it, yet.

Trust me, I fully get it. I'm not quibbling. Just pointing out the obvious. (?)

[G_j]

4. yep, they (the doctors) certainly know the landscape

optimism is nice but, reality is still a bitch.

[slipslidingaway]

5. kick n/t