The Deloitte Center for Health Solutions surveyed 1008 consumers in 2010 regarding their knowledge of health care reform and other aspects of healthcare. Here are some answers.
A full 38% said they are “not at all knowledgeable” about the new health reform law.
Grade the overall performance of the current U.S. health care system: 32% of U.S. adults grade the U.S. health care system A/B compared to 27% who give it a D/F; Those who gave it a D/F had employer-sponsored coverage((25%), Medicare (22%), Medicaid (13%), and Military coverage (8%). 48% of the uninsured gave it a D/F. However, the A/B rating improved from 20% in 2008 to 32% in 2010.
To what extend do you feel your household is financially prepared to handle future health care costs: 36% said they are financially prepared to handle future health care costs; 17% said they are not prepared; in households with income above $100K, over 50% were prepared.
Finally, when asked: Does each of the following have a major influence, minor influence or no influence on the overall health care system cost? Insurance cost 70%, hospital costs 69%, system fraud 67%,lifestyles 65% and defensive medicine 52%