On the recordMarch 16, 2011
According to the Standard and Poor's Index on Healthcare, in 2010, health costs covered by private insurance rose by 7.75 percent compared to Medicare, which increased at a modest 3.3 percent.
Source
congress.govAccording to the Standard and Poor's Index on Healthcare, in 2010, health costs covered by private insurance rose by 7.75 percent compared to Medicare, which increased at a modest 3.3 percent.
Pascrell compares cost growth in Medicare to that of private insurance, showing Medicare's efficiency.
Share
More from Bill Pascrell
I regrettably missed the following roll call votes. Had I been present I would have voted: No on Roll Call Vote 387, Brecheen Amendment No. 24; No on Roll Call Vote 388, Brecheen Amendment No. 25; No on Roll Call Vote 389, Harshbarger…
health is so personal. But it is a good reflection of how we can come together in the Congress of the United States, believe it or not.