Early polls indicate that healthcare will play a major role in the November midterm elections. According to an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll, 22% of voters say healthcare is their No. 1 issue. That eye-opening statistic brings us to the July reader survey on the same topic. Please answer the following 3 questions concerning what issues matter to you in the upcoming midterms:
Do you plan to vote in the 2018 midterm elections?
- Yes (100%, 71 Votes)
- No (0%, 0 Votes)
- Not sure (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 71
Loading ...Which of the following issues are most important to you as a voter? (Select all that apply)
- Healthcare (25%, 59 Votes)
- Economy (14%, 34 Votes)
- Foreign policy (14%, 34 Votes)
- Immigration (12%, 28 Votes)
- Taxes (12%, 28 Votes)
- Infrastructure (10%, 24 Votes)
- Climate/energy (10%, 23 Votes)
- Other issues (please leave a comment to explain) (3%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 72
Loading ...Which of the following HEALTHCARE issues will be most important to you when voting? (Select all that apply)
- Universal coverage (single-payer) (19%, 42 Votes)
- Prescription drug pricing (19%, 41 Votes)
- Medicare funding (17%, 36 Votes)
- Medicaid funding (13%, 29 Votes)
- The opioid crisis (9%, 20 Votes)
- Abortion services (7%, 16 Votes)
- Malpractice reform (6%, 12 Votes)
- Information security (5%, 11 Votes)
- Healthcare won’t factor into my voting decisions (2%, 5 Votes)
- Other (leave a comment below) (2%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 73
Loading ...An Update On The JUNE Reader Survey
Last month, I asked for your thoughts on the government’s role in regulating the pharmaceutical industry. From June 1 to July 3, readers cast a total of 386 votes. Here’s what you had to say:
As you can see, readers are in favor of getting the government more involved in drug-industry regulation. What do you think? Click the comment button below to share your thoughts.
Dr. Robert Pearl is the former CEO of The Permanente Medical Group, the nation’s largest physician group. He’s the bestselling author of “Mistreated: Why We Think We’re Getting Good Health Care–And Why We’re Usually Wrong” and a Stanford University professor. Follow him on Twitter @RobertPearlMD.
Hello. My priorities in voting are as follows.
1. Second amendment
2. Environment
3. Safety (AKA Law and Order)
4. Taxes
You might notice that both Republicans and Democrats seem to be at odds with each other over #1 and #2. I agree, and I hope that someday either the Republicans begin being more pro-environment or the Democrats become more pro-second amendment but I am not holding my breath 🙂