A new Emory University Rollins School of Public Health-Gallup poll confirmed what a lot of us already know: Healthcare is too expensive and remains inaccessible for far too many Americans.

According to the poll, 25% of Americans said healthcare access and affordability remain the top public health priority. Of respondents, 52% ranked improving healthcare access and affordability ranks as one of their top three issues.

Since unaffordable healthcare amounts to inaccessible healthcare, the poll is a stark reminder of the importance of keeping costs down in our health system.

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