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Medicare and Medicaid 50th Anniversary web archive

Collected by: National Library of Medicine

Archived since: Dec, 2015

Description:

On July 30, 2015 the Medicare and Medicaid programs celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Many federal offices and private organizations celebrated the anniversary by examining the history of the programs and forecasting what they saw, at that moment in time, as their future. This collection of links provides a snapshot of the thought put forth on that occasion.

Subject:   Government - US Federal Science & Health Society & Culture

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Title: Medicare and Medicaid Looking Good at 50 : Better Texas Blog

URL: http://bettertexasblog.org/2015/07/medicare-and-medicaid-looking-good-at-50/

Description: A blog posting in their "Better Texas Blog", which discusses the Medcaid and Medicare anniversary in relation to health care coverage for Texans

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Title: Medicare and Medicaid myths: setting the 50-year record straight | OUPblog

URL: http://blog.oup.com/2015/07/medicare-medicaid-myths/

Description: A blog post by three academicians which discusses misconceptions about Medicare and Medicaid

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Title: Medicaid Provides an Excellent Long-Term Return on Investment - Center For Children and Families

URL: http://ccf.georgetown.edu/all/medicaid-provides-excellent-long-term-return-investment/

Description: Commentary from a Research Associate on Medicaid, in relation to health care for children

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Title: Medicaid at 50: A Look at the Long-Term Benefits of Childhood Medicaid - Center For Children and Families

URL: http://ccf.georgetown.edu/ccf-resources/medicaid-50-look-long-term-benefits-childhood-medicaid/

Description: Commentary on Medicaid at 50 discusses the benefits of the program in relation to children

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Title: Medicare's 50th Birthday — Health Care For ALL Oregon

URL: http://hcao.org/medicare50th/

Description: Images from a Celebration held in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary

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Title: Visualizing Health Policy: Medicaid and Medicare at 50: Trends and Challenges | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

URL: http://kff.org/infographic/visualizing-health-policy-medicaid-and-medicare-at-50-trends-and-challenges/

Description: In commemoration of the anniversary, JAMA and KFF created an Infographic which illustrates the reach and demographics of the two programs

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Title: Medicare And Medicaid At 50 | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

URL: http://kff.org/medicaid/poll-finding/medicare-and-medicaid-at-50/

Description: An overview of a KFF survey which examined Americans' current views of the two programs and their opinions on potential changes

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Title: The Story of Medicare: A Timeline | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

URL: http://kff.org/medicare/video/the-story-of-medicare-a-timeline/

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Title: Medicare and Medicaid at 50 and Beyond | The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

URL: http://kff.org/medicaremedicaid50/

Description: This website contains information on the two programs, including links to video, commentaries, articles, and survey data

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Title: Mark Peterson- 50 years of Medicare: What have we learned? | Jonathan and Karin Fielding School of Public Health

URL: http://ph.ucla.edu/news/multimedia/video/mark-peterson-50-years-medicare-what-have-we-learned/

Description: Video of a March 2015 lecture by Mark Peterson at the Health Forum of UCLA

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Title: In Honor of Medicare’s 50th Anniversary, Alliance Members Hold Celebrations Nationwide - Retired Americans

URL: http://retiredamericans.org/in-honor-of-medicares-50th-anniversary-alliance-members-hold-celebrations-nationwide/

Description: Blog post honoring the anniversary with links to FB pictures and a Youtube video

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Title: Retirees Mark Medicare’s Golden Anniversary with More Than 120 Events Coast to Coast - Retired Americans

URL: http://retiredamericans.org/retirees-mark-medicares-golden-anniversary-with-more-than-120-events-coast-to-coast/

Description: Posting which discusses a series of 87 events held nationwide to commemorate the anniversary

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Title: Resolution: Medicare Turns 50

URL: http://retiredamericans.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Resolution_Medicare_Turns_50.pdf

Description: A resolution from the organization, in commemoration of the anniversary.

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Title: Medicare at 50: Then and Now - Talk Poverty

URL: http://talkpoverty.org/2015/06/30/medicare-50/

Description: An editorial which examines the history of Medicare, as well as changes in and challenges to the program

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Title: Cinderella story: Medicaid at 50 | TheHill

URL: http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/healthcare/247130-cinderella-story-medicaid-at-50/

Description: A blog post which discusses the anniversary within the context of its usefulness as a source of experimentation and of flexibility

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Title: Back in the Day, Medicare Had Its Haters, Too (And We Never Did “Awake to Socialism”) | The Lowdown | KQED News

URL: http://ww2.kqed.org/lowdown/2015/08/03/50-years-ago-medicare-had-its-haters-too-and-we-never-did-awake-to-socialism/

Description: This audio recording discusses the early days of Medicare, and efforts to stop the enactment of the program

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Title: A Prescription for the Next Fifty Years of Medicare | American Society on Aging

URL: http://www.asaging.org/blog/prescription-next-fifty-years-medicare/

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Title: Challenges for Medicare at 50 | Brookings Institution

URL: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/health360/posts/2015/10/05-medicare-challenges-ginsburg-rivlin/

Description: This blog entry uses the occasion of the anniversary to look forward towards Medicare's future

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Title: Medicaid at 50 | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

URL: http://www.cbpp.org/medicaid-at-50/

Description: A series of fact sheets, articles and briefs that discuss Medicaid and its growth

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Title: 50 Years Of Medicare: How Did We Get Here?

URL: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/medicare-timeline/

Description: An illustrated timeline that charts Medicare from 1935 to the present

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Title: Medicare at 50 - Moving Forward

URL: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/in-the-literature/2015/jan/medicare-at-50-moving-forward/

Description: Highlights from an article in the New England Journal of Medicine discussing the future of Medicare in the light of its 50 anniversary

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Title: Medicare at 50—Origins and Evolution

URL: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/in-the-literature/2015/jan/medicare-at-50-origins-and-evolution/

Description: Highlights from an article in the New England Journal of Medicine that discusses Medicare's history in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary

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Title: Medicare at 50 Years: The Series - The Commonwealth Fund

URL: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/other/2015/jun/medicare-at-50/

Description: A series of articles which discuss the evolution of Medicare within the context of the Affordable Care Act.

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Title: Medicaid: A Win for Families and our Future | Community Catalyst

URL: http://www.communitycatalyst.org/blog/medicaid-a-win-for-families-and-our-future

Description: A blog post discussing the impact of Medicaid to children in the state of Virginia

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Title: Medicaid: A Win for Families and our Future

URL: http://www.communitycatalyst.org/blog/medicaid-a-win-for-families-and-our-future#.VbjikvluODk/

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Title: 50th Anniversary - Doctors for America

URL: http://www.drsforamerica.org/issues/-50th-anniversary-of-medicare-and-medicaid/

Description: Information on the celebratory activities of the organization

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Title: Centennial Policy Scholar Seminar Series: Medicare at 50 - Centennial Policy Scholar - News and Events - Health Policy and Management - Departments - Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

URL: http://www.jhsph.edu/departments/health-policy-and-management/centennial-policy-scholar/cps-seminar-medicare-at-50.html/

Description: Information and video from a seminar on the anniversary

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Title: Medicare: 50 Years and Counting: Forum | KQED Public Media for Northern CA

URL: http://www.kqed.org/a/forum/R201507311000/

Description: From Friday, July 31, 2015, a radio interview with representatives of KFF, University of California Medicaid Research Institute, Stanford University

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Title: LBJ Presidential Library | 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

URL: http://www.lbjlibrary.org/50th-anniversary-of-medicare-and-medicaid/

Description: A look at the importance of LBJ in getting the program passed into law. Includes images from the signing ceremony

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Title: Letter to House – 50th Anniversaries in 2015

URL: http://www.lcao.org/files/2015/01/LCAO-50th-Anniveraries-Letter-House.pdf

Description: Letter to the House of Representatives using the Anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act to strengthen the programs.

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Title: Letter to House - 50th Anniversaries in 2015 - LCAO

URL: http://www.lcao.org/letter-house-50th-anniversaries-2015/

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Title: Fifty Years of Medicaid | Medicaid.gov

URL: http://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-50th-anniversary/50th-anniversary.html

Description: An announcement from the Director for Medicaid & CHIP Services about the anniversary

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Title: CMA ||  Medicare’s 50th Anniversary

URL: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/medicares-50th-anniversary/

Description: This website includes and interactive timeline, an infographic on the major accomplishements of Medicare, and links to other blog posts

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Title: Medicare Turns 50

URL: http://www.medicareturns50.org/home.html

Description: Website of videos, events and articles on the anniversary, supported by 6 local and national organizations

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Title: As Medicare and Medicaid Turn 50, Use of Private Health Plans Surges - The New York Times

URL: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/30/us/as-medicare-and-medicaid-turn-50-use-of-private-health-plans-surges.html

Description: Article on the significance of the two programs within the context of the use of private health plans

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Title: The Next 50 Years for Medicare and Medicaid - Room for Debate - NYTimes.com

URL: http://www.nytimes.com/roomfordebate/2015/07/30/the-next-50-years-for-medicare-and-medicaid/

Description: A discussion by four policymakers on the future of Medicare and Medicaid

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Title: Medicare at 50: What does it look like now and in the future? | Public Health Newswire

URL: http://www.publichealthnewswire.org/?p=13544/

Description: A commentary on the anniversary, in relation to a report related to federal funding of Medicare Advantage

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid at 50: Their Past, Present & Future Impact on Health Equity

URL: http://www.tdpsvs.com/cms-heckler-conference/

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Title: blog.aids.gov − Medicare & Medicaid: Keeping Americans Healthy for 50 Years – Digital Tools Update & More!

URL: https://blog.aids.gov/2015/07/medicare-medicaid-keeping-americans-healthy-for-50-years.html/

Description: Commentary on Medicare and Medicaid in relation to HIV services

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Title: Medicaid at 50: Strengthening and Sustaining the Program | Energy & Commerce Committee

URL: https://energycommerce.house.gov/hearings-and-votes/hearings/medicaid-50-strengthening-and-sustaining-program/

Description: Agenda, testimony and response from a hearing on July 8, 2015

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Title: Medicare: A Look Back to 1965

URL: https://www.bcbsnd.com/documents/10181/11510/medicare-a-look-back-to-1965.pdf

Description: Article on the history of Medicare

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid at 50: Their Past, Present & Future Impact on Health Equity - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

URL: https://www.cms.gov/About-CMS/Agency-Information/OMH/OMH-ConferenceLandingPage.html

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid 50th Anniversary - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

URL: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Look-Up-Topics/50th-Anniversary/Medicare-and-Medicaid-50th-Anniversary.html/

Description: Information from CMS on the celebration within their organization

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Title: Federal Register | 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

URL: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2015/08/03/2015-19180/50th-anniversary-of-medicare-and-medicaid/

Description: Proclamation from the President of the United States

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Title: Healthcare-NOW! - Medicare's 50th Anniversary

URL: https://www.healthcare-now.org/medicares-anniversary/50th/

Description: Resources for activists to publicize the anniversary

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Title: Medicare and Medicaid; 50 years of Affordable Coverage

URL: https://www.healthcare.gov/blog/medicare-medicaid-50-year-anniversary/

Description: Blog post examining the programs in relations to the Affordable Care Act

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid: 50 years | Medicare.gov

URL: https://www.medicare.gov/anniversary/anniversary.html

Description: Anniversary announcement from CMS, requesting stories about the program

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Title: Covered: A Week-by-Week Look at the 1965 Politics that Created Medicare and Medicaid

URL: https://www.nasi.org/discuss/2015/01/covered-week-week-look-1965-politics-created-medicare-medica/

Description: Week by week timeline of the events leading up the signing of the bill

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Title: Medicare and Medicaid at 50

URL: https://www.nasi.org/medicare-medicaid-50/

Description: Links to a series of events about the anniversary

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Title: President Lyndon Johnson Medicare Signing Ceremony Preview - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Et5bm81SYs

Description: Video of Signing Ceremony in 1965

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Title: Rep. Gallego's One-Minute Speech on Medicare/Medicaid's 50th Anniversary - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zzX31q3cc4

Description: Speech from the House floor in celebration of the Anniversary

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Title: Taking Action: Reduce Health Disparities and Improve Quality - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1X5dkr8Iwrk&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc&index=8

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Title: Commemorating The 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid: Opening Remarks - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36s8zMpKBd8

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid in Post-Heckler World - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=426B61Xfk6A&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc&index=5

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Title: Health System Transformation Post Affordable Care Act - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pRyOi0vzIA&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc&index=3

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Title: Tonko wishes Medicare a Happy 50th Birthday - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70rwuGiI0A8

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Title: On 50th Anniversary, Hatch Pushes for Action to Preserve Medicare & Medicaid - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cHeGZPETB0

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Title: Schakowsky and Matsui Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSHpolNZ0nQ

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Title: The Story of Medicare: A Timeline

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgqZ3gXTC9M

Description: A video timeline of the history of the Medicare program

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Title: Medicare & Medicaid at 50: Their Past, Present and Future Impact on Health Equity - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqoXj9UjVJ4&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc

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Title: Senator Hirono Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyjbrM8agJE

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Title: 50th Anniversary of Medicare & Medicaid: 50 Years, Millions of Healthier Lives - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK4nBk2-_Wo

Description: Video on the history and impact of the programs

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Title: Kaine Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid on Senate Floor - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr2rKzWjsoQ

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Title: Mikulski Speaks on Senate Floor Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Medicare - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7jiHZ-CwOA

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Title: America’s Essential Hospitals: Reducing Health Disparities and Improving Quality - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhDbDw29cl4&index=9&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc

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Title: Margaret Heckler: Past, Present, and Future of Health Equity - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw32HaEkjPo&index=4&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc

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Title: Pelosi, House Democrats to Hold Event Today Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrYNZynSEhY#t=19m54s

Description: July 29, 2015 streamed celebration on the House floor celebrating the anniversary

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Title: Congressman DeSaulnier Celebrates Medicare's 50th Anniversary - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akTl89dQBlU

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Title: Medicare at 50: Achievements and Challenges Moving Forward Seminar - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azHYvEaM3mg&feature=youtu.be

Description: Seminar hosted by the Bloomberg School, Speaker, Karen Davis

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Title: 50th Anniversary - Medicare & Medicaid Event: 50 Years, Millions Of Healthier Lives - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHCCAvE2GaY

Description: Panel discussion on the impact of Medicare and Medicaid

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Title: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLt7K3xgw9g

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Title: Don Berwick: For Medicare's 50th - Medicare for All

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9CmjXrO8Ak

Description: Commentary by the former health of CMS

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Title: Dr. Michael McGinnis: Perspectives on the Heckler Report - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ_mUhJ1UAQ&index=2&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc

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Title: Weekly Address: Celebrating Fifty Years of Medicare and Medicaid - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llnLpJS6uEI

Description: President Obama's weekly address commemorates the Anniversary celebration

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Title: Quality in Medicare: The Equalizer - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQovz2C64fQ&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc&index=7

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Title: Medicare/Medicaid 50th Anniversary - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqtQYep1xR0

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Title: Medicare At 50 - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuOiAYKOQcY

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Title: New Frontiers in Health Disparities: Medicare & Medicaid in Post-Heckler World - YouTube

URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whxlmIjSreo&list=PLaV7m2-zFKphHxgoihu-fRmJlHGVBw9Rc&index=6

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