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Healthcare is biggest cost of living concern for U.S. voters, poll shows

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A recent Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll indicates that high healthcare expenses are the primary cost-of-living concern among U.S. voters. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder provides analysis on these findings.
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A recent KFF poll indicates that high healthcare costs are the primary financial concern for American voters, according to CBS News. The poll highlights the increasing burden of healthcare expenses on individuals, surpassing other cost-of-living issues like housing and food prices. Dr. Céline Gounder, a medical correspondent for CBS News, provides further analysis on this trend.

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High healthcare costs top the list of financial worries for American voters, a recent KFF poll shows.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-30
2026-10-30 · CBS News
Healthcare is biggest cost of living concern for U.S. voters, poll shows · assertive framing

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High healthcare costs top the list of financial worries for American voters, a recent KFF poll shows. asserted
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