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Theodore Marmor discusses his book "The politics of Medicare"

BROADCAST: Nov. 5, 1974 | DURATION: 00:50:02

Synopsis

Discussing the book, "The Politics of Medicare," and interviewing the author Theodore Marmor. Associate professor of Center of Health Administration studies at University of Chicago. Mr Marmor has been part of policy planning with the department of welfare, for medicare. He talks about National Healthcare or at the least affordable healthcare for all. He speaks of Medicare not covering all expenses specifically prescription drugs. The last several minutes they talk about Social Security taxes paying for national healthcare and nursing homes, some are good and some are bad. Interview begins with an excerpt of Marge Person a member of a citizens action program talking about prescription drugs, and cost of living with a health condition.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 5, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Older Adult & Older Adult Care

People

Educators Social Reformers Authors, Writers

Tags

Marmor, Theodore R.---Interviews Marmor, Theodore R. Politics of medicare. Medicare--United States. Public Policy--United States. Aging--Legislation--United States. Medicare--Political aspects--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) National healthcare Socialized medicine

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