Millions of Americans are bracing for a healthcare reckoning as pandemic-era Medicaid expansions expire, leaving vulnerable families scrambling for alternatives. 💸 With U.S. medical costs already ranking as the world’s highest, many fear being priced out of basic care.
New data paints a stark picture: 40% of U.S. adults struggle to afford treatment, per Gallup, while the World Economic Forum confirms America’s healthcare spending dwarfs other nations. 🏥 CGTN interviewed three residents caught in this crisis:
One part-time worker admitted skipping prescriptions: 'I’m terrified of hospital bills.'
A single parent described rationing insulin for her diabetic child.
A freelancer with chronic pain said: 'I’ll Uber instead of getting surgery—it’s cheaper.'
'It’s like playing health roulette,' said one interviewee. With Medicaid cuts looming, experts warn this 'emergency room or bankruptcy' dilemma could worsen. 🌡️
