Martis Davis

Lessons from 1965

In 1965, this country took a bold leap forward in creating universal health-care coverage for those 65 years of age and the permanently disabled. Large numbers of older Americans are alive into their 70s and 80s because they have access to medical innovations and preventive care through Medicare.

By Martis Davis | June 30, 2009; 01:27 PM ET | Comments (1)