Healthcare Costs and Access Top Priorities for Americans
醫療保健成本與獲取管道是美國民眾的首要關注事項
For many Americans, healthcare has become a major source of personal stress.
對許多美國人而言，醫療健保已成為個人壓力的主要來源。
Recent data shows that around 60% of the population worries about paying for medical services and prescription drugs.
最近的數據顯示，約有60%的人口擔心支付醫療服務和處方藥的費用。
This anxiety is not just about being uninsured; even those with employer-sponsored plans feel the pressure of high premiums and deductibles.
這種焦慮不僅源於沒有保險；即使是擁有雇主提供保險方案的人，也感受到高額保費和自負額的壓力。
This struggle creates a significant gap between what citizens need and the action taken by policymakers in Washington.
這種掙扎在公民需求與華盛頓政策制定者的行動之間造成了巨大的鴻溝。
Structural issues, such as the fee-for-service model and a lack of price transparency, keep costs high compared to other wealthy nations.
結構性問題，例如按服務計費模式和價格透明度不足，使得成本與其他富裕國家相比居高不下。
