As the country hits record numbers of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, pessimism about the trajectory of the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase. Half of adults now say the worst is yet to come, returning to levels measured in May. Moreover, the share of the public who say they are worried that they or someone in their family will get sick from coronavirus is at its highest point since KFF began tracking this question in February (68%). …
While addressing the pandemic will undoubtedly be a top priority for the incoming Biden administration, there are other health care proposals – some of which have bipartisan support – that may also serve as cornerstones in Biden’s health care agenda. Two health care priorities that have bipartisan support are price transparency and legislation aimed at curbing surprise medical bills. CONTINUED
Kaiser Family Foundation
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