A new movement is seeking to partner with congregations and other faith organizations to draw attention to the growing crisis of healthcare affordability in the United States. One Nation, Overcharged describes itself as a “people-powered movement where everyone—no matter race, income, or where we live—can get the care we need.”
The movement hopes churches will engage in conversations and ministers will preach sermons highlighting the moral responsibility of an affordable and accessible healthcare system.
According to the most recent Gallup survey, the rate of “cost secure” Americans—those who say they have access to healthcare and have been able to pay for both doctor visits and medicine—is just below half (49%). That is down from a recent high of 61% in 2022.
Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley recently spoke about the need for the One Nation, Overcharged movement and the necessity for faith communities to be involved. Arline-Bradley is the president and CEO of the National Council of Negro Women.
“We are called to celebrate the fullness of life, but the high cost of healthcare is morally unjust,” Rev. Arline-Bradley said. “The U.S. healthcare system reduces people’s health and their lives to dollars and cents on a balance sheet. Our healthcare system needs to put the dignity of all people ahead of corporate profits. As faith leaders, it is a moral imperative for us to speak up and encourage congregants to act.”
More information about One Nation, Overcharged, including upcoming events and ways individuals, ministers, and congregations can be involved, can be found on its website.
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