Most Americans Have a Positive Reaction to "Medicare-for-all"

The Kaiser Family Foundation recently conducted a survey on the public's view of the national health care system and where it's headed. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         36% say lawmakers should build on the Affordable Care Act to improve affordability and access to care.

·         1 in 4 would prefer guaranteed coverage through a single government plan.

·         60% of Republicans favor repealing the ACA.

·         Most Democrats (54%) support building on the ACA, while a third favor a single government plan.

·         Two thirds (64%) of Americans say they have a positive reaction to the term "Medicare-for-all."

·         38% say they have a positive reation to the term "socialized medicine."

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, February 25, 2016