MITRE-Harris Poll Survey Finds Half of Patients in the United States Feel Ignored or Doubted When Seeking Medical Treatment
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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A new MITRE-Harris Poll Survey on Patient Experience finds 52 percent of individuals in the United States feel their symptoms are “ignored, dismissed, or not believed” when seeking medical treatment.
Key Points:
- A new MITRE-Harris Poll Survey on Patient Experience finds 52 percent of individuals in the United States feel their symptoms are “ignored, dismissed, or not believed” when seeking medical treatment.
- However, this has not translated to substantially lower frustration with the healthcare system, including understanding of coverage and claims.
- Fifty-four percent (54%) of insured individuals in the United States say they don’t know whom to contact if they have an issue with a bill or claim.
- Patients seeking some specialists may wait two months or more for a visit.