New Research Reveals Strong Support for Hospital Price Transparency Across
A new statewide survey released today by American Resolve shows that voters in Texas are
deeply concerned about the rising cost of healthcare and overwhelmingly support increased
transparency from hospitals, poin<ng to a clear mandate for ac<on from policymakers. The
research, part of a mul<-state ini<a<ve examining healthcare affordability, highlights both the
urgency of the issue and the opportunity for meaningful reform.
KEY FINDINGS IN TEXAS
- Healthcare costs are a top concern: More than 86% of voters say they are extremely or very
concerned about the cost of healthcare. - Costs are rising and voters feel it: Approximately 60% report receiving a hospital bill higher
than expected in the past year. - Near-universal support for transparency: 93% of voters support requiring hospitals to
disclose prices, making it one of the rare issues with broad bipar<san agreement. - Hospitals face growing scruNny: Nearly 70% of voters believe hospitals are doing a poor job
of keeping care affordable.
A CLEAR MANDATE FOR ACTION
“These findings confirm what families across Texas already know: healthcare costs are too high,
too unpredictable, and too oOen hidden un<l it’s too late,” said West Cuthbert, Director at
American Resolve. “Voters want more than lip service and solidarity from lawmakers. They are
demanding transparency, accountability, and real solu<ons.”
This research shows that concern about healthcare costs cuts across party lines, geography, and
demographics, making it a unifying issue for voters. With 93% support, hospital price
transparency emerges as the most immediate and broadly supported step policymakers can
take.
“This is not a par<san issue, it’s common-sense reform,” said Cuthbert. “When nearly every
voter agrees on something, leaders should listen.”
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL REFORM
While healthcare is oOen discussed in broad terms, the findings suggest voters are ready for
more specific conversa<ons about the drivers of cost, par<cularly hospital pricing prac<ces.
Notably, the research demonstrates that when voters receive more informa<on about how
hospital costs are set, their understanding of the issue shiOs significantly reinforcing the need
for clearer, more accessible informa<on.
ABOUT THE RESEARCH
The survey was conducted by Cygnal among likely voters in Texas as part of a four-state study
(Texas, Ohio, Missouri, and Arkansas), with n=600 respondents per state and a margin of error
of ±4.0%. The methodology allows for direct comparison across states and provides a reliable
snapshot of voter a\tudes on healthcare costs.
ABOUT AMERICAN RESOLVE
American Resolve is commi]ed to a future grounded in the values on which our na<on was
founded. We advance these ideals through research, educa<on, and though^ul dialogue –
working alongside leaders across the country who believe America thrives when it rewards
opportunity, fosters innova<on, and protects freedom.
