Are escalating healthcare costs in America becoming impossible to afford?
In the United States, the cost of healthcare has been a growing concern, with expenses rising at an alarming rate. A significant number of Americans are opting out of medical care due to prohibitive costs. In 2022, nearly 40% of Americans skipped medical care because of cost concerns. This trend is not only a reflection of the financial burden on individuals but also an indicator of the broader systemic issues within the American healthcare system.
When compared to other first-world nations, the U.S. spends more on healthcare per capita but does not necessarily enjoy better health outcomes. For instance, in 2020, the rate of consultations missed due to costs in the U.S. was 26.8 per 100 patients, compared to 7.0 per 100 patients on average in comparable nations.
Can America meet the healthcare needs of the next generation? Can it responsibly care for its aging population? And how will those who hold office create policies that address the rising cost and complications of healthcare in America?
HOW THEN SHOULD WE PRAY:
- Pray for God to be at work in those in the president’s administration that they would create policies that best serve the healthcare needs of the American people.
- Pray that the candidates running in this election will seek to provide tangible healthcare solutions.
- Pray for Congressional leaders to seek God’s will as they craft new healthcare legislation.
- Pray for God’s healing hand to be on the nation.
