From the 1798 Marine Hospital Service to H.R. 1 in 2025 — the full story of public health, Medicaid, and community health centers, with primary legislative sources.
22 events7 laws documented12 upcoming milestones
Founding Era & Early Republic
1798–1900
Progressive Era & New Deal
1900–1945
Civil Rights & Community Health Movement
1945–1975
From Reagan to Clinton: Managed Care & Expansion
1980–2008
ACA Era & Modern Expansion
2010–2022
The Current Crisis: 2024–Present
2024–Present
Impact on Your Community Health Career
Track how these policy changes affect FQHCs and community health employment opportunities.