Johson And The Great Society : Healthcare Flashcards
1
Q
What did Medicare provide ?
A
Federally funded health insurance for over 65s and those with disabilities
2
Q
How many Americans enrolled in Medicare by 1966 ?
A
19 million
3
Q
When did Johnson manage to persuade congress to establish Medicare and Medicaid ?
A
1965
4
Q
By how much did Medicare cost rise from in 1966 to 1993 ?
A
$3.5 billion in 1966
$144 billion in 1993
5
Q
What was the failure with Medicare and Medicaid ?
A
By 1976 there was no real solution to the problem of reasonable priced care for all Americans
