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short readsOct 20, 2009

Swine Flu: Worth a Shot?

Fewer than half of the public would get a swine flu vaccine if it were available to them.
reportOct 8, 2009

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Overview Public opinion is conflicted regarding the two major domestic issues of the day – the economy and health care reform. On the economy, most Americans remain optimistic that Barack Obama’s policies will help, but the public expresses mixed views of the steps he has taken so far and sees no clear signs of recovery […]
reportOct 8, 2009

Religious Groups Weigh In on Health Care Reform

As the political battles over health care reform intensify, religious organizations are forcefully adding their voices to the debate. They have launched media campaigns both for and against the proposals under consideration by the U.S. Congress, appealing to millions of Americans through national radio and television ads, Internet webcasts, conference calls, petitions, prayer vigils and […]
presentationOct 7, 2009

The rise of the e-patient

In this talk to medical librarians, Lee Rainie covered how e-patients and their caregivers have become a force in the medical world. In addition, he looked at the many ways that e-patients are using the internet to research and respond to their he…
presentationOct 6, 2009

The Patient is In

Health 2.0: User-Generated Healthcare showcased patient advocates and their use of technology in pursuit of better health. Susannah Fox provided context for the discussion based on a national survey of people living with chronic conditions.
presentationOct 5, 2009

E-patients, social media, and cancer

Susannah Fox presented the latest findings on the internet’s impact on health and health care, including an early look at new data showing how people living with chronic conditions gather and share information online.
reportSep 25, 2009

Hispanics, Health Insurance and Health Care Access

Six-in-ten Hispanic adults living in the United States who are not citizens or legal permanent residents lack health insurance, according to a new analysis of a survey it conducted in 2007.
presentationSep 22, 2009

Participation Matters

Pew Internet research shows that, in politics and in health care, participation matters as much as access.
presentationSep 18, 2009

Patient Choice in Health Information Technology

Susannah Fox will present data about the impact of the internet on health and health care to a meeting of the HIT Policy Committee, convened by David Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.P., National Coordinator…
reportSep 2, 2009

Congressional Favorability at 24-Year Low

Overview Americans are extremely displeased with Congress, and there are already some signs that this could take a toll on the Democrats in the 2010 midterm elections. Currently, 37% express a favorable opinion of Congress, while 52% hold an unfavorable view. Positive opinions of Congress have declined by 13 points since April and are now […]