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The History of Medicare | KFF Health News' 'What The Health?'

This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, the twin government programs that have shaped the health care system into what it is today. 

Diving into the history of Medicare, KFF Health News' Julie Rovner interviews Medicare historian and University of North Carolina professor Jonathan Oberlander. 

You can listen to the full special episode of KFF Health News' 'What The Health?' here: https://youtu.be/5kqRzzM2E88?feature=shared
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:04 – Origins of Medicare 
02:19 – Political History of Medicare
03:52 – Privatization of Medicare

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