National polling and surveys - Patient Advocate Foundation

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Information about this website: Following the March 2026 merger of Patient Advocate Foundation and the PAN Foundation, this website is now a part of Patient Advocate Foundation and remains active during our website transition.

Where to find information during our transition:

About the merged organization: uniting.patientadvocate.org
Financial assistance: totalassist.org
Additional direct patient services and resources: patientadvocate.org
Education: panfoundation.org and education.patientadvocate.org
Clinical trials education: clinicaltrials.panfoundation.org
Advocacy: npaf.org
Research: patientinsightinstitute.org

Get the latest insights from patients and healthcare professionals on healthcare access, equity, and affordability issues

We conduct national polling to gain insights into the challenges individuals living with chronic diseases face accessing the care they need. This work guides PAN’s policy work and helps us identify new program and educational offerings.

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Facing rising costs, insured Americans want healthcare access protected in 2026

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March 19, 2026
Patients living in rural areas continue to face barriers that disrupt their care

More than half of Americans who live in rural areas experience barriers to healthcare, such as high costs and finding nearby providers.

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National polling

The Harris Poll

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March 2, 2026
Prior authorization continues to delay and disrupt care for patients across the United States

Recent polling reveals Americans with chronic conditions had to request prior authorization at least once, and often several times, within the past year.

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National polling

The Harris Poll

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February 5, 2026
Most Americans experiencing higher health insurance premiums, concerned about affordability in 2026

In a recent poll, most Americans reported an increase in health insurance premium costs in 2026, including two-thirds of people enrolled in Medicare.

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October 30, 2025
Facing rising costs, insured Americans want healthcare access protected in 2026

A poll by PAN's Center for Patient Research found that with rising healthcare costs, most patients want policy to focus on affordability and access in 2026.

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National polling

The Harris Poll

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Note about our national polling and surveys

This webpage reflects national polling and surveys conducted by the PAN Foundation prior to its 2026 strategic merger with Patient Advocate Foundation. All future research can be found on the Patient Advocate Foundation’s Patient Insight Institute website.

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