Which of the following statements best describes a major event that occurred in the 1960s that affected health care?

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The popularity and benefits of employer-provided insurance plans were recognized, as was the reality that some segments of society were being neglected. The 1960s, with a pervasive thrust for social justice, presented the opportunity to move toward universal health care coverage. Titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act created Medicare and Medicaid, respectively. There was no increase in funding for training of health care providers, voluntary payment of taxes by hospitals, and an increase in the amount of charity care provided in the 1960s.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes a Major Event