Unless you happen to be nearly one hundred years old, or rivaling President Joe Biden in age, you probably do not remember a time when one’s healthcare decisions were not influenced by health insurance companies or the government. Indeed, back before the 1920s, healthcare was far more affordable than it is today, with people being able to pay for medical services out of their pockets.
Then, the government happened.
In this episode of “A Fresh Perspective with Jeff Charles,” I delve into the topic of health care, an area that affects all but is understood by few. I give a thumbnail sketch of the historical evolution of America’s healthcare industry from the time before the prevalence of health insurance companies to today’s environment in which the majority of Americans are insured by their employers or the government.
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