On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in 2011, Medicare spending accounted for 21 percent of total national health expenditures.
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congress.govAccording to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in 2011, Medicare spending accounted for 21 percent of total national health expenditures.
Pitts highlights Medicare's significant share of national health spending.
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