1. Medicare
Concerning medicine, it was difficult for many elderly citizens. "When the debate finally went to Congress in 1960, many proposals were brought forth by organizations such as American Hospital Association, American Medical Association, and the AFL-CIO." (Klunk SW. 1997 p. 39) Finally, after much debate on issues concerning health care, in July 1965, the House and Senate passed the bill which established Medicare, a social insurance program designed to provide all older adults with complete health care coverage at an affordable cost. ... Another problem that Medicare will continue to face in...
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