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Crappy Healthcare is Not Natural: the U.S. Health System is Contingent on a Lot of Bad Decisions

Dig: A History Podcast

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The History of Healthcare Benefits for US Veterans

This chapter explores the history of healthcare benefits provided by the US government, from pensions for disabled soldiers during the Revolutionary War to the establishment of medical facilities for veterans. It also discusses the availability of care for indigent and disabled veterans after military conflicts, and touches on the gendered politics of disability.

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