Marcella Alsan

Angelopoulos Professor of Public Policy at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and Professor of Public Health at the Chan School of Public Health at Harvard, whose research focuses on the history of the American healthcare system.

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Feb 10, 2025 • 32min

When America Almost Had Universal Healthcare

In this engaging discussion, Marcella Alsan, a Harvard professor specializing in public policy and health, delves into a pivotal moment in 1935 when the American Medical Association faced off against the prospect of universal healthcare proposed by FDR. Topics include the AMA's innovative tactics to combat government involvement in healthcare, the widespread public push for national insurance in the mid-20th century, and the long-lasting effects of the AMA's fear-based messaging on public perception and policy. A fascinating journey through America's healthcare history!

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