Health proposals have popular appeal
Quick View. Dec. 27, 2004.
|
Agree |
Disagree |
Not sure |
| Require drug-makers to publish all clinical trial results |
90% |
3% |
6% |
| Permit small businesses to pool together to buy health insurance |
90% |
2% |
8% |
| Change patent laws to increase access to generic drugs |
84% |
8% |
8% |
| Expand tax-free health savings accounts |
83% |
8% |
9% |
| Legalize drug importation |
82% |
10% |
8% |
| Create tax credits for the uninsured to buy coverage |
75% |
14% |
11% |
| Limit noneconomic and punitive damages in liability cases |
61% |
30% |
9% |
| Give states fixed Medicaid funds |
42% |
32% |
27% |
A recent poll shows widespread public support for several of the health care initiatives Congress or President Bush are likely to push for in the next two years.
The survey of more than 2,500 U.S. adults shows that efforts to contain prescription drug costs and increase health insurance access have the strongest backing.
Note: Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding. Source: Wall Street Journal Online and Harris Interactive
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