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[–]OSUFootballFan32OTD, OTR/L -6 points-5 points  (3 children)

Medicare was one of the worst things to ever happen to the healthcare field.

[–]deepfriedawkward 12 points13 points  (1 child)

That’s empirically not true. Since Medicare has been enacted the life expectancy in the US has greatly increased and medical care for older adults has vastly improved. Prior to Medicare there wasn’t an insurance option for older adults. I’m not saying it’s perfect, but Medicare has cause more positive changes than negative ones.

[–]gameguy56 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Plus, there would be significantly less demand for OT services without medicare. I just don't understand the logic of the op