72% give the US healthcare system a C grade
or lower; 57% say there's too much government regulation of
healthcare
Most are willing to reconsider key
provisions of the Affordable Care Act and 66% want to see a ban on
drug company advertisements
AUSTIN,
Texas, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the
Trump administration reconsiders the role and scope of the federal
government, many Americans are ready to rethink the way healthcare
works in the United States,
according to new research from eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a
leading online private health insurance marketplace.
"Our latest original research shows that more than seven in ten
Americans (72%) give the US healthcare system a grade C or lower,"
said eHealth CEO Fran Soistman.
"Within the past ten years, nearly half (46%) say they've had to
choose between paying medical bills or paying for basic
necessities. It's a sad commentary on the state of our healthcare
system. In fact, a majority tell us that they are willing to
reconsider key provisions of the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA), if
it makes their coverage more affordable."
Contrary to current ACA rules:
- 83% say they should be able to pick a health plan that excludes
benefits they don't believe they'll use, if it will save them
money
- 56% say that people who maintain an unhealthy lifestyle should
pay more for their health insurance
Mr. Soistman continued: "Newly appointed HHS Secretary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed
barring pharmaceutical companies from directly marketing to
consumers, and our research shows most Americans agree with him.
Two thirds (66%) tell us they would support a ban on drug
advertisements, including a majority of both Democrat and
Republican voters."
For more findings, read the full report.
eHealth's new original research is based on a survey of more
than 1,000 respondents drawn from the general US population. The
survey was conducted in February of 2025. For more methodology
information, please refer to the full report.
About eHealth (NASDAQ: EHTH)
We're Matchmakers. For over 25 years, eHealth has helped millions
of Americans find the healthcare coverage that fits their needs at
a price they can afford. As a leading independent licensed
insurance agency and advisor, eHealth offers access to over 180
health insurers, including national and regional
companies.
For more information about eHealth, visit ehealth.com or follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Open positions can be
found on our career page.
Media inquiries: pr@ehealth.com
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