Medicare and Managed Care
The U.S. government started initiatives to make medical assistance to as many citizens as possible. This program is one such initiative by the government. Medicare is a health program under the federal government that covers individuals who are 65 years and above. It also includes younger people with various disabilities. Also, people with renal diseases that require dialysis and any other medication are covered by this program. Medicare was created in 1965, ("What is the History of Medicare? | National Academy of Social Insurance", 2017). At this time, many people above 65 had difficulties accessing health care. In essence, this ...