New eHealth Research Finds Americans are Unhappy with the US Healthcare System and Open to New Ideas

Core Insights - A significant majority of Americans (72%) rate the US healthcare system with a grade of C or lower, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with the current system [2] - Nearly half (46%) of respondents have faced the dilemma of choosing between paying medical bills and basic necessities over the past decade, highlighting financial strain related to healthcare [2] - A majority of Americans express willingness to reconsider key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to make healthcare coverage more affordable [2] - There is strong support (66%) among Americans for banning direct advertisements from pharmaceutical companies, reflecting a consensus across political lines [2] - The survey indicates that 83% of respondents believe they should have the option to select health plans that exclude benefits they do not intend to use, if it results in cost savings [6] - Additionally, 56% of respondents feel that individuals with unhealthy lifestyles should incur higher health insurance costs [6] Research Methodology - The findings are based on a survey conducted in February 2025, involving over 1,000 respondents from the general US population [3]