Healthcare Struggles Deepen for U.S. Families

A new report released by West Health and Gallup titled Healthcare Crisis Hits New High reveals that nearly 29 million U.S. adults are now unable to afford or access quality healthcare, marking the highest recorded level since 2021. Published on April 2, 2025, the study introduces the term "Cost Desperate" to describe those facing persistent financial barriers to care and medications. The findings highlight disproportionate impacts on Hispanic and Black communities, as well as households earning below $24,000 annually, reigniting calls for urgent systemic reform.