Discuss how Medicare has evolved to accommodate the changing needs of society. Do not just go through the timeline – read the materials, think about how society has changed, and explain how Medicare has changed to meet those needs.

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Watch the following video in preparation for this assignment:

Grimes, D. (2011). What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZVRcQyrEIw

Use what you learned from the video, the module’s required readings, and your own research to answer the following questions in your paper.

  1. Distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid.
  2. Discuss how Medicare has evolved to accommodate the changing needs of society. Do not just go through the timeline – read the materials, think about how society has changed, and explain how Medicare has changed to meet those needs.
  3. Discuss the impact of health care reform initiatives on Medicare/Medicaid.

Length: Submit a 2-page paper.