Public Law 78-373

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:law
gptkbp:affects health care policy
shaped future health care debates
gptkbp:amends gptkb:Social_Security_Act
gptkbp:associated_with New Deal policies
health policy discussions
gptkbp:controversy gptkb:healthcare_reform
gptkbp:criticism ineffectiveness in achieving universal coverage
gptkbp:date_enacted July 1, 1944
gptkbp:economic_policy universal health care
increased health care access for some
gptkbp:effective_date July 1, 1944
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:evaluates assessed by various health policy experts
gptkbp:funding gptkb:federal_government
gptkbp:has_sections multiple sections
gptkbp:historical_context post-World War II era
gptkbp:historical_impact set the stage for future health care reforms
gptkbp:historical_significance first attempt at national health insurance
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Law 78-373
gptkbp:impact health care accessibility
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Great_Depression
gptkb:World_War_II
social movements for health care access
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:House_of_Representatives
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of gptkb:American_Medical_Association
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:Pub._L._78-373
gptkbp:is_debated_in gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkbp:is_implemented_in political opposition
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:legacy foundation for future health care laws
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Affordable_Care_Act
gptkb:Medicare
gptkb:Medicaid
gptkbp:opponent gptkb:National_Association_of_Manufacturers
gptkbp:political_position increased federal involvement in health care
gptkbp:public_reaction mixed opinions
gptkbp:purpose To provide for the establishment of a national health insurance program.
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Health_Insurance
public health
insurance coverage
health equity
health care delivery systems
health care access
government health programs
health care costs
health care financing
health care reform debates
health care legislation
health care workforce
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Public_Law_89-97
gptkbp:signed_by gptkb:Harry_S._Truman
July 1, 1944
gptkbp:sponsor Representative John Dingell
gptkbp:target_audience American citizens
gptkbp:title An Act to provide for the establishment of a national health insurance program.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:78th_United_States_Congress
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4