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As Congress Debates Social Spending Bill, National Survey Shows Small Business Owners Want Action to Combat Rising Healthcare and Prescription Drug Costs
More than 4 in 5 small business owners say rising health insurance costs have had a negative impact on their business, ranging from increased costs for consumers, to reduced benefits for employees and delayed growth of the business
Washington, D.C., November 8, 2021— As Congress debates the Biden Administration’s proposed Build Back Better Act, results from Small Business for America’s Future most recent national survey show strong support among small business owners for lowering the cost of healthcare and prescription drugs, and legislation to combat the consolidation of the healthcare system. The results from 1,032 small business owners in the survey conducted between Oct. 18 -26 showed that combating rising healthcare and drug costs is the top priority for small business owners, because those costs keep them from hiring, seizing new business opportunities and forces them to raise the price of their goods and services. Small business owners also said they are prepared to base their votes on lawmakers’ progress on the issue.
Specifically, the survey results show:
“Small business owners are the backbone of the nation's economy, driving economic growth and job creation, and we urge Congress and the administration to listen to our small business community,” said Anne Zimmerman, Co-Chair of Small Business for America’s Future. “This survey makes it clear that small business owners want bold action to combat rising health and prescription drug costs, and it should be no surprise. Addressing those costs will allow small business owners to spend more on expanding their business and rebuilding Main Street from the effects of the pandemic.”
The survey showed that the rising healthcare costs have hurt growth for small businesses, and forced them to make tough business decisions. Overall, 83% of small business owners said rising health insurance costs had an impact on their business, including:
Finally, small business owners were strong in their support to rein in companies in the healthcare and drug industries in order to combat rising prices:
View the full survey report here.
To request an interview with Anne Zimmerman, contact Jared Thompson at (260) 797-2530 or jared@smallbusinessforamericasfuture.org.
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