Historical Changes
Choose one of the following programs to discuss: Medicare, or payroll deduction (railroad, interstate, federal programs). Write a 1,000- to 1,200 that covers the following historical changes:
- Discuss the historical perspective, demand, and creation of the program.
- Explain the background, benefits, who was covered, and the challenges involved in creating the program.
- Describe how your program impacts the lack of price transparency and quality today.
- Explain the changes in pricing and transparency over the course of your selected program.
Include three scholarly sources, including your textbook:
Essentials of Health Policy and Law
Wilensky, S. E., & Tietelbaum, J. B., (2020). Essentials of health policy and law (4th ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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