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==History== | ==History== | ||
In 1912, | In 1912, Theodore Roosevelt included social insurance for sickness in the platform of his [[Progressive Party (United States, 1912)|Progressive Party]]. Around 1915 the group [[American Association for Labor Legislation]] attempted to introduce a medical insurance bill to some state legislatures. The attempts were not successful, and as a result, controversy about national insurance came about. National groups supporting the idea of government health insurance included the [[AFL–CIO]], the [[American Nurses Association]], [[National Association of Social Workers]], and the [[Socialist Party USA]]. The most prominent opponent of national medical insurance was the [[American Medical Association]] (AMA); others included the [[American Hospital Association]], the [[United States Chamber of Commerce]], and the Life Insurance Association of People. | ||
The concept of national health insurance began in the early 20th century in the United States and then came to prominence during the [[Harry S. Truman|Truman administration]] following [[World War II]]. Between 1958 and 1964, controversy grew and a bill was drafted. The signing of the act, as part of Johnson's [[Great Society]], began an era with a greater emphasis on public health issues. Medicare and Medicaid became the country's first public health insurance programs. The legislation was vigorously opposed by the American Medical Association until it had been enacted, but the AMA obtained concessions and later co-operated in its implementation. | The concept of national health insurance began in the early 20th century in the United States and then came to prominence during the [[Harry S. Truman|Truman administration]] following [[World War II]]. Between 1958 and 1964, controversy grew and a bill was drafted. The signing of the act, as part of Johnson's [[Great Society]], began an era with a greater emphasis on public health issues. Medicare and Medicaid became the country's first public health insurance programs. The legislation was vigorously opposed by the American Medical Association until it had been enacted, but the AMA obtained concessions and later co-operated in its implementation. | ||