Health Care Affordability in the United States, From Crisis to Action

In this video, Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA, 2025–2026 volunteer president of the American Heart Association, and Dhruv Kazi, MD, PhD, chair of the writing group, discuss the key cost drivers, the role of inequities and medical debt, and the guiding principles proposed to advance high‑value, affordable care. The advisory emphasizes collaboration, investment in prevention and public health, and shared responsibility to improve cardiovascular and overall health outcomes without financial hardship.