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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health care quality, access, and evaluation > health services research > key people in health services research > Walter J. McNerney

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Walter J. McNerney  

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  • In his 45-year career, Walter J. McNerney (1925–2005) had a profound impact on the nation's healthcare system. McNerney played a pivotal role in the creation of the federal Medicare program, he was a leading educator in hospital administration, and he was the president of the national Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health Services Research; McNerney, Walter J.]

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