Why your health insurance is tied to work
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The History of Health Insurance in the United States
This chapter explores the development of health insurance in the United States, starting from the early 1900s. It discusses the emergence of Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, the impact of World War II on health insurance coverage, President Truman's failed proposal for a national health insurance program, the role of employer-sponsored health insurance, and the attempt at health care reform during the Clinton years.
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