美國國會就醫療保健預算舉行聽證會
U.S. Congress Holds Hearings on Healthcare Budget
2026年4月，美國國會開始針對衛生與公共服務部(HHS)2027財政年度的預算進行至關重要的監督聽證會。
In April 2026, the U.S.
白宮提議了1111億美元的預算，較前一年減少了12.5%。
Congress began crucial oversight hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
HHS部長小羅伯特·甘迺迪(Robert F.
The White House has proposed a $111.1 billion budget, representing a 12.5% decrease from the previous year.
正積極倡導「讓美國再次健康」(MAHA)議程，該議程將慢性病預防和營養列為優先事項。
Kennedy Jr. is championing the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda, which prioritizes chronic disease prevention and nutrition.
爭論的主要焦點是政府計劃將現有的衛生機構重組為一個稱為「健康美國管理局」(AHA)的單一機構。
A major point of contention is the administration's plan to reorganize existing health agencies into a single body called the 'Administration for a Healthy America' (AHA).
立法者對這些擬議的削減表示兩黨關注，特別是關於美國國家衛生研究院(NIH)和公共衛生基礎建設的部分。
Lawmakers are expressing bipartisan concern over these proposed cuts, particularly regarding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and public health infrastructure.
此外，聽證會正在處理諸如藥品福利管理公司(PBMs)的商業模式以及如何有效對抗慢性病等複雜問題。
Furthermore, hearings are tackling complex issues such as the business models of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and how to effectively combat chronic illness.
由於安排了多場高規格聽證會，最終預算仍是激烈談判的主題，因為國會擁有修改或拒絕政府提案的最終權力。
With multiple high-profile hearings scheduled, the final budget remains a subject of intense negotiation, as Congress holds the final authority to modify or reject the administration's proposals.
