The change I would decide to make in our current healthcare system is to focus on affordable and accessible healthcare for everyone. People should not have to sacrifice their health for anything; some of the most influential people in my life have perished because of their lack of access, knowledge, and affordability within the healthcare system. My grandparents are a true example; my grandma was unable to walk, needed constant care, and had to take many medications for her condition. On the other hand, my grandpa had prostate cancer, and he was her caregiver. They could not afford to help them both, so he had to turn down treatments and trials he could have been a part of because they had to choose to sacrifice his health for his wife because of affordability. People should never have to make such a tough decision like that. Working as a rehabilitation technician at a rehabilitation center in Atlanta, GA, I saw many situations that made me understand the healthcare system through a new lens. I worked hand-in-hand with insurance companies about patients’ care plans and rehab trajectories. I found so many patients had to stop treatment or couldn’t reach their fullest potential in Speech, Physical, or Occupational Therapy because they could not afford it. Insurance closely regulates the treatment and puts a lot of stipulations on the length of people’s care and the quality of the care overall; it was tough to see people let go because they couldn’t afford the treatment any longer. Things like that affect their everyday life, causing them to be unable to take care of themselves independently or do things that bring them joy. It also takes a toll on their families, confidence, and their mental health overall. It is such a life-changing experience to see someone come into rehab fresh out of surgery, work hard, and push themselves to be able to do what they need to go back home. Recovery is no easy mental and physical journey; there are good and bad days, and that in itself is a lot, but adding financial stress to that experience affects patients. When people successfully can meet their goals and needs, it is a fantastic sight to see so many people leave with so much confidence and happiness, ready to conquer the world. The reality is that many people don’t experience that finish line because of affordability issues. This also affects the workers because they are pushed to have specific productivity numbers and meet these certain quotas, not allowing them to give their full attention to every patient and sometimes having up to 3 patients at once, which can also be a lot on them. While it is true that creating affordable health care will also have its cons in one way or another, I think people must receive the care they need to be the healthiest person they can be. Other remarkable changes can be paired with affordable health care, like focusing on preventative care and furthering primary health education. The bottom line comes down to money not coming before people. The system truly needs to think about the greater good of both its patients and workers and listen to the people who are doing the labor and seeing the results every day.