A recent poll commissioned by Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare (OKFAHC) found Oklahomans would rather the federal government stay out of trying to regulate healthcare to achieve lower prices. Cygnal conducted the poll earlier this month.
Likely voters in the poll generally wanted less interference from the government.
- 74% of voters, including 81% of Republicans, believe additional requirements for shipping prescription drugs are unnecessary and would make prescription delivery much more expensive
- More than 70% of voters would rather have lower premiums/co-pays or a discount at a certain pharmacy than more options to pick up prescriptions at any pharmacy at the regular price
- Voters blame drug companies (34.8%) and the federal government (26.5%) for high healthcare costs
- Two-thirds of voters oppose lawmakers outlawing options like receiving discounts at certain pharmacies or getting prescriptions delivered at home
- 61% of voters think state government mandates often drive up costs and benefit special interest groups instead of patients and families
- Fewer than a third of voters think government involvement in healthcare is helpful
“Oklahomans want to control the cost of prescription drugs, and they prioritize paying less over having more options,” said Julie McKone, executive director of Oklahoma Families for Affordable Healthcare. “They also realize that government interference in the market only leads to higher prices.”
