On the recordJune 4, 2002
before Medicare, we had private insurance. We have Medicare because there was no coverage under private insurance.
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govinfo.govKaren Thurman: “before Medicare, we had private insurance. We have Medicare because there was no coverage under private insurance.”
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Discussing the origins and necessity of Medicare.
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