Published by Oct 25, 2023
A 2023 survey found that over half of U.S. individuals indicated the cost of accessing treatment was the biggest problem facing the national healthcare system. This is much higher than the global average of 31 percent and is in line with the high cost of health care in the U.S. compared to other high-income countries. Bureaucracy along with a lack of staff were also considered to be pressing issues.This statistic reveals the share of individuals who said select problems were the biggest facing the health care system in the United States in 2023.
Share of individuals who said select problems were the biggest facing the health care system in the United States in 2023
| Characteristic | Percentage of respondents |
|---|---|
| Cost of accessing treatment | 54% |
| Not enough staff | 34% |
| Access to treatment/long waiting times | 27% |
| Bureaucracy | 21% |
| Poor quality treatment | 19% |
| Ageing population | 16% |
| Lack of investment in preventative health | 16% |
| Lack of choice | 11% |
| Lack of investment | 8% |
| Poor safety | 6% |
| Low standards of cleanliness | 5% |
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