Medical Costs in the United States

President Obama leads the budget for the country and healthcare is certain to be discussed. Many people believe that Medicare and Medicaid will be cut in order to generate money for other projects. The cost of prescription medicine and healthcare are on the rise and the cost is climbing at enormous rates as small and large companies and organizations dealing with healthcare issues are forced to streamline their healthcare programs. Some of this streamlining has been passed onto employees. For some, this costs has stopped them form being able to afford healthcare for their families Because many people cannot afford their co-pays and/or their prescriptions, they may go without their medicines which puts them at risk for more health problems. Healthcare costs are on the rise and there seems