U.S. Congress Holds Hearings on Healthcare Budget
美國國會就醫療保健預算舉行聽證會
In April 2026, the U.S.
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。
Congress began crucial oversight hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
白宮提議了1111億美元的預算，較前一年減少了12.5%。
The White House has proposed a $111.1 billion budget, representing a 12.5% decrease from the previous year.
HHS部長小羅伯特·甘迺迪(Robert F.
HHS Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr.)
Kennedy Jr. is championing the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda, which prioritizes chronic disease prevention and nutrition.
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。
Lawmakers are expressing bipartisan concern over these proposed cuts, particularly regarding the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and public health infrastructure.
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。
Furthermore, hearings are tackling complex issues such as the business models of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and how to effectively combat chronic illness.
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。
As the midterm elections approach, Congress is carefully weighing the balance between fiscal responsibility and the necessity of maintaining vital public health programs.
隨著期中選舉臨近，國會正在仔細權衡財政責任與維持重要公共衛生計畫之必要性之間的平衡。
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.
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。
