may 5, 1912 - 1912-1914 Teddy Roosevelt
Description:
progressive side of Republican party campaigned for national health insurance in his 3rd party run for presidency
Progressives pushed for reforms at the state level to provide health benefits
Roosevelt proposes reform modeled somewhat off Germany
Supported by the AMA, who wants comprehensive healthcare reform
Opposed by organized labor (scared that it will undermine union power)
Reform killed because WWI and opposition from organized labor
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