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Medicare and Medicaid have been in effect for more than three years. This analysis endeavors to assess the impact of these programs on care of the poor and mentally ill aged persons. A significant finding is that Medicare and Medicaid have significantly improved the care of elderly psychiatric patients. Variations and limitations among the states are discussed.

CONSIDEEABLE PUBLICITY has been given in recent years to the early return of patients to the community after hospitalization for mental illness. These early releases are attributed to the use of new therapeutic agents and methods of treatment. The Joint Informa¬

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