Eisenhower's Health Insurance Legacy

This chapter examines Dwight D. Eisenhower's inauguration as the 34th president and his administration's stance on health insurance in a post-war America. It highlights Eisenhower's preference for private health insurance and the pivotal decision to solidify tax-exempt status for employer-based plans, which shaped the healthcare landscape. The narrative further explores how these policies evolved into the Medicare era under JFK, revealing ongoing disparities in coverage and costs in the American healthcare system.