The rising cost of healthcare (particularly prescription drugs) can be and is a concern for people, particularly with proposed legislation here in Louisiana that could directly or indirectly raise the price of prescription drugs. JMC Analytics and Polling was recently commissioned by Save Our Benefits to gauge these attitudes/concerns. Major takeaways from the poll are as follows:
(1) Concerns about the economy are causing respondents to be sensitive about the cost of healthcare (particularly prescription drugs),
(2) These cost concerns do not create a positive impression of the pharmaceutical industry, and
(3) Cost concerns create a mindset where saving money/not paying additional costs overrides any other considerations, whether it be protecting local pharmacies or wanting additional benefit options.
The actual poll itself can be found here.
