Cost and lack of access were two of the most common reasons given in new survey.
Opinions on healthcare gaps were made evident by a recent Gallup and West Health survey. Cost and access were the top barriers to mental health care.
The survey consisted of a random sample of 2,266 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. Responses were gathered from Feb. 2-4, 2024, through the Gallup Panel. The findings were published online today.
A Conversation With Veteran Healthcare Lobbyist Paul Kelly | DC Roundtable
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