article thumbnail

Why People Are Still Avoiding the Doctor (It’s Not the Virus)

Henry Kotula

The twin risks in this crisis — potential infection and the cost of medical care — have become daunting realities for the millions of workers who were furloughed, laid off or caught in the economic downturn. Almon Castor’s hours were cut at the steel distribution warehouse in Houston where he works about a month ago.

article thumbnail

When Household Economics Blur with Health, Technology and Trust – Health Populi’s 2023 TrendCast

Health Populi

As we observed in the wake of the Great Recession of 2008, more DIY care came to people’s self-care at home. In healthcare, patients and health consumers are looking for more convenient, accessible, less-costly health care services in light of their growing health economic awareness. As health consumers, U.S.

article thumbnail

Gallup Reveals Americans’ Views on Industry Are the Lowest Since 2008 – Implications for Healthcare and Pharma

Health Populi

In their latest look into consumers’ views on business in America, Gallup found that peoples’ ratings on business fell to their lowest ratings overall since 2008. Health Populi’s Hot Points : For some context, remember that 2008 was the advent of the Great Recession. have declined in the past year.