A Recent Q-Centrix Survey Reveals How Consumers Think Tariffs Will Affect Their Personal Healthcare Experience
CHICAGO , Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A growing number of Americans are bracing for the potential impact of tariffs on their healthcare—and many are considering how they might need to adjust their care in response.
According to a recent survey from Q-Centrix—an MRO company—nearly two-thirds of consumers (65%) are concerned about how the latest tariffs will affect their ability to afford care. Six in ten (60%) believe the impact will be felt in the next 6–12 months, with many saying they plan to delay or skip appointments, reduce medications or doses, or seek lower-cost alternatives.
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