he Episcopal Health Foundation (EHF) released the results of its latest statewide poll on Tuesday, which showed that most Texans (63%) support increased state spending on healthcare programs.
Healthcare trailed only public education (74%) as the top priority for increased spending and marked the highest percentage in support of increased healthcare spending in five years.
“Year after year, Texans tell us that they’re missing out on preventive check-ups, cancer screenings, and getting help to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure — all because of cost,” says Dr. Ann Barnes, EHF’s president and CEO. “Lack of access to affordable care has direct and indirect impact on health outcomes and these numbers show Texans are looking to state leaders for help.”
Respondents specified cost reduction (67%), reducing maternal mortality (60%), increased funding for mental health (53%), and access to family planning services/contraception (49%) as their top four healthcare priorities.
Source: Survey shows support for Medicaid expansion continues to increase among Texans / State of Reform