John Hammarlund

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John T. Hammarlund is Region 10 director for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

At 50, Medicare and Medicaid are still helping millions of Americans

OPINION: Medicare and Medicaid have been subject to relentless debate since President Johnson signed them into law 50 years ago. But they have worked as intended, to provide millions of Americans with health care.

By Susan Johnson and John Hammarlund●

July 29, 2015 at 5:32 pm

John Hammarlund

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At 50, Medicare and Medicaid are still helping millions of Americans

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