AnneMarie Schieber interviews Dean Clancy, a senior policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity (AFP). AFP recently conducted a poll that shows 47 percent of all respondents favor the notion of a “personal” health care option over a “public” option.  A “personal” health care option is a health system that puts patients in charge of their health care, not the government. Think expanded health savings accounts, more choice for treatment, and ultimately lower costs due to better price transparency and more competition.

The poll revealed that an overwhelming number of Americans appreciate the quality of health care in the U.S. but think it costs too much.  A number of respondents were confused by what a “public option” is.  Clancy discussed how “personal” health care options could be a big sell for Democrat candidates because their base strongly approves of having more control over their health care.