From sickness insurance to health insurance.

The article offers information on the historical and present context of delivering health care in the U.S. It details the evolution of the reform program from the time of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt in 1900 to the time of President Barack Obama in 2010. It notes that the path of healthcare delivery in the U.S. has taken many turns over the years, but collaborative efforts among physicians, hospitals, and politicians could help map out future reforms.